Roasted Carrots and Roasted Broccoli

From Cooks Illustrated: http://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/detail.asp?docid=26251

Serves 4 to 6. Published November 1, 2010. From Cook's Illustrated.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	pounds carrots , peeled, halved crosswise, and cut lengthwise if necessary to create even pieces (see illustrations in Cutting Carrots for Roasting)
2	tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
	Table salt and ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. In large bowl, combine carrots with butter, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer carrots to foil- or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and spread in single layer.

2. 2. Cover baking sheet tightly with foil and cook for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to cook, stirring twice, until carrots are well browned and tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to serving platter, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

   
   

   Cooks Illustrated: http://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/detail.asp?docid=11847

   Serves 4. Published January 1, 2008. From Cook's Illustrated.

   Trim away the outer peel from the broccoli stalk, otherwise it will turn tough when cooked. For Roasted Broccoli with Garlic, stir 1 tablespoon minced garlic into the olive oil before drizzling it over the broccoli.

   
   

   INGREDIENTS

   1	large head broccoli (about 1 3/4 pounds)
   3	tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
   1/2	teaspoon table salt
   1/2	teaspoon sugar
   	Ground black pepper
   	Lemon wedges for serving

   INSTRUCTIONS

   1. 1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position, place large rimmed baking sheet on rack, and heat oven to 500 degrees. Cut broccoli at juncture of florets and stems; remove outer peel from stalk. Cut stalk into 2- to 3-inch lengths and each length into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Cut crowns into 4 wedges if 3-4 inches in diameter or 6 wedges if 4-5 inches in diameter. Place broccoli in large bowl; drizzle with oil and toss well until evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt, sugar, and pepper to taste and toss to combine.

   2. 2. Working quickly, remove baking sheet from oven. Carefully transfer broccoli to baking sheet and spread into even layer, placing flat sides down. Return baking sheet to oven and roast until stalks are well browned and tender and florets are lightly browned, 9 to 11 minutes. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately with lemon wedges.