Description
This vibrant and healthy recipe features oven-roasted leeks and carrots cooked on a single sheet pan. The vegetables are simply seasoned with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper, then roasted until golden brown and caramelized. Perfect as a nutritious side dish, this easy-to-make recipe highlights natural flavors with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 ½ pounds leeks (2–3 large)
- 1 pound whole carrots
Seasonings
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 – 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the vegetables to a perfect caramelized finish.
- Prepare the leeks and carrots: Trim off the root ends and dark green tops of the leeks. Remove the outer layer if tough, then slice into ½-inch rounds, rinsing to remove dirt. Cut the carrots on a bias into ¼ to ½-inch pieces, making them slightly smaller than the leeks for even cooking.
- Toss with oil and seasonings: Spread the chopped vegetables on a sheet pan and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle 1 to 1½ teaspoons kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything together to evenly coat the vegetables.
- Roast the vegetables: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 25-28 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, toss the vegetables to promote even browning and caramelization.
- Serve: Once the leeks and carrots are golden brown, fork-tender, and caramelized, remove them from the oven and serve immediately as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Use large leeks for the best texture and flavor in roasting.
- Cutting carrots on the bias ensures quicker and more even cooking.
- Feel free to add your favorite seasoning blend for additional flavor variations.
- Make sure to rinse leeks thoroughly to remove all dirt and grit before roasting.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the vegetables at their peak texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted leeks, roasted carrots, sheet pan vegetables, healthy side dish, oven roasted vegetables, easy vegetable recipe, caramelized vegetables
