Description
Delight in the savory sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and carrots with this easy and healthy side dish recipe. Perfectly seasoned and roasted to perfection, these veggies make a flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Carrots:
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare vegetables: In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes and carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and paprika until coated.
- Roast: Spread vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
- Finish: Sprinkle with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Drizzle with maple syrup or balsamic glaze for added flavor.
- Try adding parsnips or red onions for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
