Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots

Roasted sweet potatoes and carrots come together in this easy, flavorful side dish that’s both wholesome and delicious. Seasoned simply with smoked paprika, thyme, black pepper, and salt, these tender vegetables develop an earthy aroma as they roast.

Course Side Dish, vegetable

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword carrots,, roasted vegetables, sweet potato

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 88kcal

Equipment

Sheet pan/baking pan

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
2-4 large carrots
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons avocado or extra virgin olive oil
fresh parsley optional (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉
In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika; set aside.
Peel and cut carrots and sweet potatoes into similarly sized pieces, about ¾ inch thick, so they cook evenly. Place on the baking sheet.
Drizzle vegetables with oil, add minced garlic, and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the vegetables and toss to coat.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring vegetables as needed, about every 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender when poked with a fork.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, optional.
Best served right away.
To reheat as leftovers, place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350℉ for 10-15 minutes, or until the desired temperature is reached

Notes

You can line your baking dish with parchment paper for easier clean up, but vegetables may not get as crispy.
Onion works well in this recipe. I like to cut one small onion into wedges and add that in. I also put a whole head of garlic cloves in instead of the minced garlic sometimes. I really enjoy that, but some people don’t like whole cloves of garlic so I put minced in the recipe.
Smoked paprika adds depth and makes this recipe more savory, but regular paprika can be used as a substitute.
Sweet potatoes and carrots can be peeled and chopped the day before, stored in an airtight container or bag.

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