Description
This Roasted Veggie Delight is the perfect way to enjoy a variety of flavorful and nutritious vegetables. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness and depth of each veggie, while a simple seasoning blend elevates the taste. This dish is great as a side, a topping for grains, or even a light main dish. Quick, easy, and healthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Prepare the Veggies:
- Wash and prepare the vegetables: slice the zucchini, squash, and carrots; chop the bell pepper and onion; halve the cherry tomatoes.
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Toss the Veggies:
- In a large bowl, toss all the prepared vegetables with olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
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Roast the Vegetables:
- Spread the seasoned vegetables out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through for even roasting.
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Serve:
- Once roasted, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired. Serve immediately as a side or enjoy on top of quinoa, rice, or pasta!
Notes
- Feel free to swap out any of the vegetables for your favorites or what you have on hand (e.g., sweet potatoes, cauliflower, or brussels sprouts).
- For a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasoning.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger groups or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0g