Best 14 Baby Carrots And Asparagus Recipes

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If you're seeking a delectable and nutritious side dish, look no further than baby carrots and asparagus, a vibrant duo that offers a crisp-tender texture and a medley of essential vitamins and minerals. This article explores the culinary adventures you can embark on with these versatile vegetables, guiding you through a selection of enticing recipes that cater to diverse culinary preferences. From classic roasts to vibrant stir-fries, you'll discover a treasure trove of culinary inspiration to elevate your meals and delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS



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Use seasonal spring asparagus for this easy roasted asparagus and carrots recipe! It makes an excellent side dish in as little as 20 minutes - hands-free!

Provided by Danielle Fahrenkrug

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch asparagus (medium size (about 24 stalks))
1 cup baby carrots
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pink salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
nutritional yeast flakes (optional garnish)
fresh lemon juice (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking pan with foil then spray with cooking oil for easy clean-up, or spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Rinse the asparagus and cut of about 2 inches of the bottom ends. Add the asparagus to half of the pan and carrots to the other half, making sure not to overlap them. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Using your hands, mix it coat, not mixing the carrots and asparagus together and still keeping them apart so they do not overlap. Bake for 10 minutes, flip over and bake an additional 5-10 minutes, if needed. This is depending on how thick the asparagus are. Garnish with nutritional yeast and lemon and season to taste with additional salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 438 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND BABY CARROTS



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Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 pound baby carrots with tops, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place asparagus and carrots on prepared pan. Add oil and remaining 3 ingredients, tossing gently to coat. Roast vegetables for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS, BABY CARROTS, AND SCALLIONS



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Entered for safe-keeping. From Woman's World, 4/14/08. Reviewers have suggested cutting the carrots smaller or roast them 10 minutes before adding the other vegetables, so please use your judgment.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb asparagus, trimmed
8 ounces baby carrots, trimmed
12 scallions, root ends trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • On jellyroll pan, toss asparagus, carrots and scallions with oil, salt, rosemary and pepper.
  • Roast until tender, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.

CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB WITH JUS AND BABY CARROT AND ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 racks of lamb, trimmed and frenched (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
1/2 cup crushed pine nuts
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
1/2 cup beef stock
1/2 cup port
1/2 orange, juiced
2 sprigs fresh sage
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 pound baby carrots
1 pound asparagus, trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Season rack of lamb with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Once heated, add the lamb and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl place crushed pine nuts, bread crumbs, chives, garlic, and Parmesan; mix all the ingredients together.
  • Place the seared lamb into a roasting pan. Spoon the whole-grain mustard on top to cover the entire meat side of the rack. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture to cover the mustard. Once the lamb has been covered by an even layer of the mixture place the roasting pan into the oven and cook until medium-rare about 10 to 15 minutes. Once out of the oven remove lamb from pan and set aside on a plate to rest for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place the roasting pan on the stove top and deglaze with the beef stock, port and orange juice. Add sprigs of sage and thyme and bring to a simmer to quickly reduce. When reduced spoon jus over the lamb and serve.
  • In a saucepan of boiling salted water add the baby carrots and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. At the halfway point add trimmed asparagus and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Strain all vegetables when done. Serve with roasted rack of lamb.;

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS



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Roasted asparagus and carrots make for a delicious accompaniment to our Brisket with Dried Fruits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds thin carrots, peeled
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide vegetables between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes.

SWEET BABY CARROTS



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Honey, butter, and brown sugar make these baby carrots irresistible! It may not be the most nutritious recipe, but the carrots turn out so yummy, you won't care!

Provided by Lisa Altmiller

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
½ cup butter
3 tablespoons honey
½ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place the carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • Return the pot to the stove; reduce the heat to medium-low. Melt the butter in the pot. Stir in the honey and brown sugar; add the carrots and stir until evenly coated; cook another 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 249.1 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

ROASTED BABY CARROTS



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Looking for an easy side dish recipe? Then try these baby carrots which are baked with herbs in just 45 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (16 ounces) plus 1 bag (8 ounces) baby-cut carrots (9 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients except carrots in large bowl. Add both bags of carrots; toss to coat. Spread carrots in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

SAUTEED BABY CARROTS



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Make and share this Sauteed Baby Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kate in Ontario

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 -2 lb baby carrots
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Heat 1 T butter with water in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add carrots, cover and cook until softened- about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cover and cook, stirring often 5-10 minutes or until golden.
  • Add rest of butter and honey and transfer to serving dish.

GRILLED BABY CARROTS AND GREEN BEANS



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Simple seasonings let the fabulous flavors of fresh vegetables shine through.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half
4 oz fresh green beans (1 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper
Dash of salt
1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, toss all ingredients except onion. Place in grill basket (grill "wok"). Reserve oil mixture in bowl.
  • Cover and grill vegetables over medium heat 10 minutes. Add onion to oil mixture in bowl; toss to coat. Add onion to grill basket. Cover and grill 8 to 10 minutes longer, shaking basket or stirring vegetables occasionally, until all vegetables are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED BABY CARROTS



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These delicious glazed carrots come to the rescue when I'm preparing a special meal. They cook while I prepare the other dishes, and the slow-cooker simmering saves me precious oven space. -Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh baby carrots
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until carrots are tender, 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PARMESAN CRUSTED BABY CARROTS



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A simple and delicious way to create a carrot side-dish.

Provided by Becky Taylor

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place carrots into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in carrots; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Wait 30 seconds before stirring into carrots. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 112.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

BBQ BABY CARROTS WITH DILL-YOGURT SAUCE



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These baby carrots are all grown up with a barbecue rub, the perfect char, and a cooling homemade sauce. We're going to treat the carrots as you would a barbecued brisket by coating them in a homemade rub and quickly charring them on the grill. You won't look at baby carrots the same again.

Provided by Paul Kahan

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup kosher salt
4 tablespoons hot smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion granules or onion powder
1/2 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup buttermilk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound baby carrots, cleaned and halved
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup barbecue rub, plus extra 1T
1/4 cup toasted pecans, crushed
2 tablespoons dill yogurt sauce

Steps:

  • FOR THE BARBECUE RUB: Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well. Place the baby carrots in a large bowl and coat with olive oil. Shake the bowl gently to ensure the oil covers all of the carrots. Add three tablespoons of the barbecue rub and shake to incorporate. Set aside for use. Note: You can store the remaining rub in an airtight container for future use.
  • FOR THE DILL-YOGURT SAUCE: In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, dill, lemon juice and buttermilk. Whisk well. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve for use.
  • Light the charcoal using a chimney starter. Place real wood charcoal into the chimney. Place several sheets of loosely crumpled newspaper under the bottom of the chimney. Ensure the charcoal is red hot, should take approximately 20-25 minutes.
  • Spoon the carrots onto a grill screen over direct heat. Note: If you reserved the carrots in the fridge and they have released moisture, add another teaspoon of barbecue rub to the carrots before grilling. Cover grill for 5 minutes. Remove cover and check for doneness. They should be tender (when squeezed they should forgive). If not, cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes. It will take about 8-10 minutes total.
  • TO MAKE HOMEMADE TOASTED PECANS: Spread pecans on a sheet tray and place in a 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. Coarsely chop. Arrange finished carrots in a serving bowl. Garnish with pecans and dill yogurt sauce.

BABY CARROTS 'N' BROCCOLI



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"My husband and I eat this quick veggie side dish at least once a week. We enjoy it with just about any main course," reports Ally Fitzgerald of Alpharetta, Georgia. "It's a light easy way to get extra vegetables into your diet."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Nature's seasoning blend
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add carrots. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes; drain and pat dry., In an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, combine the carrots with remaining ingredients. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 7-9 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BABY CARROTS AND ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Side     Easter     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Asparagus     Carrot     Spring     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds baby carrots with tops (about 5 bunches)
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Trim carrot tops to 1/8 inch and diagonally cut asparagus into 4-inch lengths. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook carrots until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a colander to drain. Return water to a boil and cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain asparagus in colander with carrots and in a bowl toss vegetables with butter and salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp vegetables: Look for baby carrots that are smooth and brightly colored, and asparagus that is firm and green. Avoid any vegetables that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Trim the vegetables properly: For baby carrots, simply trim the ends. For asparagus, snap off the tough ends and peel the lower third of the stalk if desired.
  • Cook the vegetables until tender-crisp: Overcooking will make the vegetables mushy, so cook them just until they are tender-crisp. This will take about 5 minutes for baby carrots and 3-4 minutes for asparagus.
  • Season the vegetables simply: A little bit of salt, pepper, and butter or olive oil is all you need to bring out the natural flavor of the vegetables.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately: Baby carrots and asparagus are best served hot or at room temperature. If you are making them ahead of time, store them in the refrigerator and reheat them gently before serving.

Conclusion:

Baby carrots and asparagus are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a larger meal. They are easy to cook and can be seasoned in a variety of ways. With their bright colors and crisp texture, they are sure to add a touch of elegance to any table.

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