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Basil Scented Asparagus and Baby Carrots

cheffd
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 20 pieces Asparagus (cut about 1.5 inches from the bottom to get rid of the tough stem)
  • 12 each Peeled baby carrots (real baby carrots, not the nubs)
  • 1/4 cup basil oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Basil leaves to garnish

Instructions
 

  • preheat oven to 400
  • Toss asparagus and baby carrots in basil oil, salt, and pepper. Lay them out in a single layer on separate sheet pans. They cook at different temperatures.
  • Roast the carrots for about 15 minutes until they soften enough to eat. Roast the Asparagus for 8 to 10 minutes. It should be pliable, but maintain its color. Serve hot with a basil garnish.
Keyword Asparagus, baby carrots, basil, basil oil, Brunch, Mother's day, Roasted, scented, spring