Even the most staunchly veg-averse will be tempted by these gleaming easy roasted parmesan Brussels sprouts and carrots. This deliciously festive side dish is glowing with colour and full-on flavour. And cooked all on one slim baking tray means there’s still plenty of oven space for your holiday roast.

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Oven roasted vegetables

So, your kids won’t eat Brussels sprouts? My guess is that somewhere along the line they have been faced with a plate of boiled, sad-looking, flabby, pale-green balls and told to finish them. I’m not pointing fingers here, but grandma?

Set them on the veg-loving path with oven-roasted vegetables. Infinitely tastier, due to the caramelisation process that brings natural sweetness to the forefront, tender of texture, and damn good-looking, they will be gobbling them up and asking for more.

What’s more, by roasting foods that have previously seen boiled; broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, the nutrient level is not lost. This means roasted vegetables are actually better for you than the basic, boiled alternative.

four process shots showing how to prepare the vegetables for roasting

Recipe tips and notes

Roasting the carrots and sprouts at the same time is a huge time-saver! But remember, carrots are denser and will take longer to cook if they are not cut into smaller pieces.
Sharp and salty parmesan is a magic seasoning on roasted vegetables, and I wanted the flavour to come through in all its glory! I added a little salt and garlic powder to further enhance the cheese, but nothing else. Feel free to add what you like though; paprika for smokiness; Cajun spice or even fiery cayenne will give your veg a boost.
Parmesan cheese melted to a non-stick pan sets like cement! Use either parchment paper to line your oven tray or a silicone baking mat to make sure the cheese sticks to the carrots and sprouts and not your equipment.
Be careful not to burn the cheese. It will taste bitter and unpleasant. Keep a watchful eye for when it starts to darken.

Serving suggestions

Here’s an interesting farming fact for you: Sprouts are actually a winter vegetable and carrots are normally harvested in the summer. So, if it weren’t for modern farming it is unlikely that these two classic vegetables would ever meet at the table!

Thankfully, they do! And regularly compliment a classic Sunday roast chicken with rosemary and thyme, or a leg of lamb with mint sauce.

But that’s not all. This easy side dish acts as an extra veg serving with a casserole or stew, particularly this slow cooker Italian beef stew, where the tangy parmesan ties together the Mediterranean flavours.

It’s not only meat that these cheesy oven-roasted vegetables can support, try with eggplant parmesan or mushroom wellington for an all-out vegetarian meal.

serving plate with roasted brussels sprouts and carrots

Storage and leftovers

There are so many second chances for leftover oven roasted vegetables! Keep the roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots covered and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.

Then transform them and any potatoes into a thick, cheesy vegetable soup; a classic Cockney post-Christmas bubble and squeak; or mash up to make a low-carb shepherd’s pie topping.

Other veg side dishes to try