These roasted potatoes and carrots are one of those dependable veggie side dishes that goes with just about everything. Perfectly seasoned and roasted until tender inside with golden, caramelized edges, they’re easy enough for a weeknight dinner but delicious enough for a holiday table too.

A bowl of roasted carrots and potatoes with fresh parsley sprinkled on top with a wooden spoon on the side.

The Faithful, Simple Veggie Side I Make More Often Then Not….

Roasted potatoes and carrots are one of those side dishes you will find hanging out often on my dinner table because….well, it just works. In so many ways. They’re simple, dependable, made with veggies I almost always have hanging around, and somehow still feel really satisfying and kinda interesting at the same time. The carrots get sweeter as they roast, the potatoes turn golden and tender, and those little caramelized roasty bits around the edges honestly feel like the best part.

And while this recipe is incredibly simple, I really do think a few small things make a big difference here. First: don’t crowd the pan. I’ve learned this the hard way. If the veggies are piled too closely together, they steam instead of roast and you miss out on all that golden, flavorful goodness. Second: try to keep the carrots and potatoes cut to a similar size so everything cooks evenly. Tiny pieces burn before the bigger ones are tender and nobody wants that situation. I normally think roasted vegetables get the best texture directly on a bare metal pan since the contact helps create those extra roasty edges, but on busy Tuesday nights? I absolutely line the pan for easier cleanup because life is life.

What I love most about these roasted potatoes and carrots is that they’re not trying to be fancy…and yet they somehow always steal bites off my plate. The garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper bring out the best in both vegetables without overpowering them, making this one of those faithful recipes you can lean on for everything from a basic weeknight dinner to a holiday table. We especially love them alongside my turkey meatloaf around here, but honestly they go with just about anything. If simple veggie sides are your thing, my roasted Yukon gold potatoes definitely live in that same easy-but-so-good lane too.

A 4-step process shot of making roasted carrots and potatoes
Roasted carrots and potatoes fresh out of the oven, sprinkled with some fresh parsley. A wooden spoon is taking a scoop.
5 from 4 votes

Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish
Author: Taesha Butler
These roasted potatoes and carrots are one of those dependable veggie side dishes that goes with just about everything. Perfectly seasoned and roasted until tender inside with golden, caramelized edges, they’re easy enough for a weeknight dinner but delicious enough for a holiday table too.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound carrots, cut into coins
  • 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ground black pepper , to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, garlic powder, parsley, salt, thyme and pepper.
  • Add cut carrots and potatoes to the bowl and toss a few times to coat.
  • Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid crowding veggies if possible. Crowded veggies steam vs roast.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are fork tender. If your veggies are cut thicker, they may take closer to 40 minutes to roast.
  • Remove from oven and enjoy warm. Let cool and store in fridge for up to 4 days.
Calories: 100kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 188mg, Potassium: 425mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 9472IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information provided here is only an estimate shared for convenience and as a courtesy. Information will vary based on ingredients + brands used to create the recipe.