Roasted Vegetables

By
Fiona Haynes
Fiona Haynes
Freelance writer and copy editor Fiona Haynes has published more than 100 published recipes focused on low-fat and healthy eating.
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Updated on 12/19/22
Raw vegetables ready for roasting

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
237 Calories
8g Fat
40g Carbs
5g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 671mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 84mg 420%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 1157mg 25%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This colorful mix of vegetables makes an ideal accompaniment to chicken, beef, fish, or pork, given the roasting brings out the natural sweetness and intense flavors of vegetables. They're a perfect side dish throughout the whole year, whether Spring, Summer, or Fall, but there's just something comforting about having a big dish full of roasted vegetables during the holiday season, particularly next to prime rib, roasted turkey, or baked ham.

Another bonus: Roasting the vegetables all in one baking sheet saves on cleanup, too, which is always a big plus when you're making a big dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 medium red onions, cut into thick wedges

  • 2 medium red potatoes, cut into 6 wedges

  • 2 medium to large carrots, cut into chunks

  • 2 medium parsnips, cut into large chunks

  • 2 medium zucchini, thickly sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic

  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks

  • 3 sprigs rosemary

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Preheat oven to 425 F.

  3. Spray a large baking pan or ovenproof dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  4. Arrange cut vegetables on the pan or dish and drizzle with olive oil. Add rosemary sprigs and season with pepper.

  5. Roast vegetables for 20 minutes, or until the tops are slightly browned and crispy.

  6. Remove from oven and turn vegetables over.

  7. Roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and slightly browned.

  8. Serve and enjoy!

Tips

  • Make sure the vegetables are fully coated with olive oil. If some seem to be dry still, add another tablespoon. However, don't use too much, or the veggies will turn out greasy.
  • Different vegetables cook at different speeds. If you are OK with certain vegetables being more cooked than others, put them all in the oven at the same time. If you want them to all be at the same level of doneness, put the onions, potatoes, and parsnips in the oven first. Once those are partially cooked, add the carrots, zucchini, garlic, and red bell pepper.
  • Use the roasted vegetables in myriad ways beyond a simple side dish. Put them on top of a pizza before cooking it in the oven, add it to a quesadilla or taco, or stir them into a cold or hot pasta dish.
  • This recipe can be made with any type of vegetable you have lying around, including winter squash, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, or celery.
  • Add a sprinkle of cheese to the finished product, and let the residual heat from the vegetables melt the cheese. Consider goat cheese, blue cheese, or feta cheese.

Recipe Variations

  • Cranberry and pecan variation: Add 1 cup fresh cranberries and 1 cup chopped pecans to the mixture before arranging on the baking sheet. Let the fruit and nuts roast alongside the vegetables.
  • Sweet and spicy variation: Put all the vegetables in a mixing bowl and add 1 tablespoon harissa paste and 1/4 cup pure maple syrup. Toss to combine. If you don't have harissa handy, add 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes or sriracha.
  • Antipasti variation: Chill the roasted vegetables before serving them on a wooden cutting board with an assortment of cheese, cured meats, and crackers.