Roasted Carrots and Potatoes

Side Dishes...

They can be so frustrating, can they not?

You are either spending loads of time, and lots of money on ingredients for these fancy, little posh, sides (not that I am against that at all), or you are just popping open a can, dumping it into a pot, and there you go.

But what if you could serve delicious AND beautiful sides that require only minimal effort?

That would be amazing right!?!

Well my kitchen friend, today is your lucky day because we are roasting some beautiful

root vegetables that are simple showstoppers! 

Let me show you how I do it!

Roasted Carrots and Potatoes:

*Prep Time: 10 min.  *Cook Time:  40 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 3-4 large carrots
• 3 large russet potatoes
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
•  Salt and Pepper
• Extra Virgin Olive
• Chopped Parsley
• Cooking Spray

Tools:

• Vegetable Peeler
• Chef's Knife
• Cutting Board
• Baking Sheet
• Foil

To begin, you will need to preheat your oven to 450 degrees.

Because we are not peeling the potatoes it is necessary to

scrub them well to remove any and all dirt from them.

Next, peel the carrots.

You will want to place foil on your baking sheet,

and...

Place in the oven to get hot.

By getting the baking sheet hot BEFORE you place the vegetables on it, you will ensure that all sides of your vegetables get crispy, brown, and caramelized.

While the baking sheet is heating in the oven, this would be a

great time to chop all of your vegetables and mince the garlic.

Spray the foil with cooking spray and place the vegetables, in a single layer,

on the sheet.

Coat WELL with the olive oil,

Season liberally with salt and pepper,

And place in the oven for 40 minutes.

At the 20 minute mark you will want to take your vegetables out, toss them around,

and return to the oven for 20 more minutes.

Sprinkle with parsley...

And serve!

When it comes to roasting vegetables, the varieties are ENDLESS, so have fun with it!

One thing is for certain, I guarantee that this will become a weekly favorite!

As always...

Happy Reading, Happy Eating, and Happy Living,

~The Kitchen Wife~

Roasted Carrots and Potatoes:

*Prep Time: 10 min.  *Cook Time:  40 min.  *Difficulty:  Easy  *Servings: 4-6

Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3-4 large carrots
• 3 large russet potatoes
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
•  Salt and Pepper
• Extra Virgin Olive
• Chopped Parsley
• Cooking Spray

Tools:

• Vegetable Peeler
• Chef's Knife
• Cutting Board
• Baking Sheet
• Foil

Directions:

1. Pre heat the oven for 450 degrees.
2. Wash your potatoes well.
3. Peel your carrots.
4. Cover the baking sheet with foil, and place in the oven to heat.
5. Dice the vegetables and mince the garlic.
6. Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven, and spray with cooking spray.
7. Place the vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer.
8. Coat with the olive oil.
9. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
10. Place in the oven for 20 minutes.
11. After 20 minutes, remove from oven, toss, and place back in the oven.
12. Baked for another 20 minutes.
13. Serve and Enjoy!