Crazy Good Oven Roasted Carrots, Broccoli, Shallots and Cashews

It’s easy to turn your vegetable haters into vegetable lovers with this dish of Oven Roasted Carrots, Broccoli, Shallots and Cashews.

Lightly caramelized, and deliciously flavorful, these Oven Roasted Carrots, Broccoli, Shallots, and Cashews is the perfect side dish to make for any meal. Or, since it’s so satisfying, why not make it as a vegetarian meal all on its own? Either way you choose to serve it, I know you’re going to love it!

I’ve always been a vegetable lover. As kids, my sister was the one to hide them in her cheeks (can you say chipmunk?), and spit them out when no one was looking. I, on the other hand, was the one to grab a spoon and finish off what remained in the bowl. 

Since first making this combination of roasted vegetables, and then including shallots and cashews, I can’t seem to get enough. My family enjoys this ingredient combination too, since roasting vegetables is a surefire way to get even the finickiest of eaters (husbands included) to try, and ultimately enjoy, the veggies on their plate… or the last ones out of the bowl. *raises hand and waves it wildly*

Making Oven Roasted Carrots, Broccoli, Shallots and Cashews is easy to do and is a great way to incorporate fresh vegetables into your diet.

As you’ll notice in the photos, I like to cut my carrots into julienne strips. However, please feel free to cut your carrots into discs (coins) that are approximately ¼” in thickness if you feel more comfortable in doing so. Cutting the carrots any thicker than the ¼” thickness specified will have you running the risk that they won’t cook at the same rate as the broccoli, leaving you with overly crunchy carrots. I also used raw cashews since that’s what I had in the freezer. I realize that not everyone stockpiles raw cashews in the freezer, so please feel free to chop up any roasted cashew you may already have on hand.  *Note – if you do choose to use pre-roasted and salted cashews, please cut back on the salt called for in this recipe.

Here are a few step-by-step photos to help you visualize the process. Place peeled and cut carrots and broccoli florets in a large bowl. Drizzle with grape seed oil (or other oil of your choice), salt and pepper. Toss to fully coat. Place the veggies on a sheet pan in an even layer. *Tip – I like to line my sheet tray with aluminum foil to cut back on the clean up, but this is completely optional.

Chop the shallots and cashews and scatter them on top of the carrots and broccoli. Stir to combine. This will coat the shallots and the nuts with a bit of the oil from the veggies. Roast in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. 

Serve these Oven Roasted Carrots, Broccoli, Shallots and Cashews hot, but I like to eat them cold too. See? I told you I love vegetables 🙂

What’s that? You’re looking for even more roasted vegetable ideas to serve your family and friends? Great. I’ve got you covered with the following:

Roasted Broccoli Crostata with Cheese Sauce:

Creamy Roasted Celery Soup:

Sweet and Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Apples:

What I love most about roasting vegetables is that gives them a nuttier flavor than any other preparation method I’ve found. And, if you follow my tip for covering the roasting pan with aluminum foil the cleanup is virtually nothing. Winner, winner, oven roasted broccoli and carrots for dinner!

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Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!