Description
This flavorful Roasted Potatoes and Carrots recipe features tender creamer potatoes and sliced carrots tossed in a fragrant garlic herb butter, then oven-roasted to golden perfection. It’s an easy and comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1.5 lb Creamer potatoes, halved
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally, 1cm thick
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnishing as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s ready for roasting the vegetables evenly.
- Prepare the vegetables: Halve the creamer potatoes and place them in a large bowl. Add the sliced carrots, ensuring they are about 1 cm thick and cut diagonally for optimal roasting.
- Make the garlic herb butter: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, dried thyme, and black pepper to create a flavorful coating.
- Coat the vegetables: Pour the garlic herb butter over the potatoes and carrots in the large bowl, reserving some butter for serving later if you like. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Arrange for roasting: Spread the coated vegetables in a single, even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet to promote even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Roast the vegetables: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots reach your desired tenderness. Since carrot thickness can vary, start checking for doneness at around 30 minutes and adjust the time as needed.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, brush the roasted vegetables with the reserved garlic herb butter for extra flavor, and garnish with fresh parsley to add a bright, fresh touch.
Notes
- You can adjust the carrot thickness to ensure they cook evenly with the potatoes; thinner slices will reduce cooking time.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Reserved butter brushed at the end enhances flavor and adds moisture.
- This recipe pairs well with roasted meats, grilled chicken, or as part of a vegetarian meal.
- For a crispier texture, you can broil the vegetables for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted potatoes and carrots, garlic herb butter vegetables, easy side dish, oven roasted vegetables, creamer potatoes recipe, healthy roasted veggies
