Roasted broccoli and carrots are a simple, colorful side dish—perfect for making the most of seasonal vegetables and serving a light yet flavorful plate. Broccoli florets and carrot slices are dressed with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, fennel and sesame seeds, garlic and a pinch of chili: a few ingredients that release irresistible aromas in the oven.
This is an easy and quick recipe, ideal alongside any main course, but also great as the base for a vegetarian bowl, to enrich a warm salad or as a light main dish. Thanks to the vegetables’ seasonality and the simplicity of the preparation, it will become one of your favorite winter sides.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: Winter, Spring
- Energy 101.42 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 17.01 (g) of which sugars 6.47 (g)
- Proteins 4.01 (g)
- Fat 3.26 (g) of which saturated 0.45 (g)of which unsaturated 0.44 (g)
- Fibers 5.74 (g)
- Sodium 296.77 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 head of broccoli
- 3 carrots
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- fennel seeds (to taste)
- sesame seeds (to taste)
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- extra virgin olive oil
- lemon juice
- salt
Tools
- Baking dish
- Vegetable peeler
Preparation
Separate the broccoli into florets and wash them in cold water. Keep the stem for other uses (for example, for this creamy Cream of Broccoli Stems).
Peel the carrots and slice them into rounds not too thick.
Place the broccoli and carrots in a baking dish, dress with extra virgin olive oil, salt and a splash of lemon juice.
Add garlic powder (or a clove of minced garlic), fennel seeds and sesame seeds to taste, and a pinch of chili flakes. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Place the tray in a fan oven at 356°F and roast for about 30 minutes. For more even cooking, stir a couple of times.
Roasted broccoli and carrots are ready, a tasty and light side dish, great both hot and at room temperature.
Tips and Notes
Adjust cooking times and methods according to your preferences and the size of the pieces. If you want the vegetables to be softer, you can cover the baking dish for the first 15 minutes in the oven so that a bit of steam forms.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I omit the seeds or season differently?
Of course, fennel and sesame seeds are optional; they can be omitted or replaced with others (sunflower seeds, cumin, pumpkin seeds, etc.).
You can add spices such as curry or turmeric, omit garlic if you don’t like it, or add herbs to taste.Can I prepare the dish in advance?
Yes, you can cook the vegetables a few hours ahead and reheat them when needed.
