Roasted Vegetables Recipe (2024)

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Jim Lowell

In addition to the salt and pepper, I brush the root veggies with a mixture of olive oil and balsamic vinegar...a good amount. And also add a quartered sweet onion and a couple of cloves of garlic. A half an hour in the oven does the trick. And then I serve it with pasta. (But then I serve everything with pasta..)

Mary Bloom

Somethings missing ! The amount of time in the oven.

Johan N

You will achieve better results roasting for much longer at lower temperatures. I frequently use a mix of aubergine, courgette & peppers, roasting at 120 Centigrade for 70-80 minutes. Add a big handful of cherry tomatoes halfway, & a handful of torn basil leaves at the ed. Bliss.

Ray L.

Odd that the note says "Dense, low-moisture vegetables (like the roots and squashes in this recipe) need lower heat and more time in the oven than vegetables with more moisture" but then specifies roasting everything at 450 degrees. Am I missing something?

Juliet Jones

I like to sprinkle some spices on these before roasting. Could be anything you like. I use a mixture of things like cumin, cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, or even some kind of garam masala or curry powder. I roast them covered in foil for about 20 mins, then take off the foil, stir, and leave uncovered so it can brown.

JoAnne

The balsamic vinegar splashed on top is amazing. I usually serve this as a side rather than a main course. It is well loved. I also roast my carrots for about 30 minutes before adding the butternut squash and sweet potatoes, onions, etc. otherwise, they are not done. Explore Ina Garten's recipe with balsamic. It's fabulous. And what an easy way to get things done.

Jane

I roast my veggies on a cast iron pan, it browns them nicely and clean up is a breeze.

Nancy

The time is WAAAAAAY up at the top above the picture:
30 minutes to 1 hour.

Luddite

Roasted veggies without parsnips? Sacrilege!
Also, add some rosemary for a nice touch.
Cut the veggies, put them in a large bowl, sprinkle in not-too-much olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary, toss around by hand to coat, dump into a cookie sheet and roast. Yummy!

Stephanie R

Ok, here's how I do it: throw a bunch of vegetables, generally patty pan squash, bell pepper, onion, potato, and whatever in a plastic bag with olive oil and part of a little envelope of Good Seasons Italian dressing mix. The Good Seasons mix is powerful and garlicky, so don't use too much. Roast on a pan as Melissa describes.

Mick

Stir in some crumbled blue cheese at the end for a gooey, yummy mess.

Kathy

The beets used in the photo were obviously yellow beets, because if one uses red beets, as I did, all the veggies turn red.

Faith

Melissa, are you sure you can roast those greens at 450? I find they burn up after a couple of minutes at that high temp. I've had better luck with greens at 250 or 300 for a longer time. Perfect kale chips with that method.

Suzanne

How long do you cook the high density veggies? (Recipe does not state.)

JoAnn Peterson

If you use the suggested vegetables, why the 30 min - 60 min cook time. Under what circ*mstances would they take 2× longer?

Jillian

First time buying raw beets. They were like candy! Delicious!

Karen

Skip all the advice about tin foil or parchment paper! THIS is why you have those cast iron skillets in the back & bottom of that shelf! Pull them out! Preheat on burner dump oiled vegs in single layer & roast, using the convection setting if you have one! Just about ALL vegs will do here very nicely! Your kids will LOVE their vegs!

Susan P.

My stove is a 1940s Wedgewood: adorable, yes, but the oven is teeny and very unreliable. I chose to be prudent with the temperature and roasted Brussels sprouts and zucchini @ 400 for 20 minutes. Served with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a glass of red wine. Best. Dinner. Ever.

Mery

Along with olive oil, I toss cauliflower and other veggies for roasting with spice blend, Ras el Hanout, from Oaktown Spice. I understand and appreciate that I should use like vegetables for even cooking… and yet find the serendipity of selection (whatever looks good) provides a bit of blackened and a bit of “just right”.

add tomatoes & shallot

Add the toms with about 20 mins to go

IW

Half hour, veggies still hard. Twenty minutes later, most veggies burnt. Oh well, we laughed.

Pam

NO parsnips; good veggies: Brussels sprouts; red onion; maybe sweet potatoes; carrots; try rutabaga instead of parsnips

Danny V

Hey! I made a big ol’ batch of NYTimes toum and have felt overwhelmed by what to do with such a huge quantity. I tried it out instead of the oil here and…good! Really mild garlic flavor but added a touch of flavor and crispness. Nice use all that extra, pungent condiment! (Would probably try more toum next time.)

Substitution

I cut all the veggies to about the same size, added quartered mushrooms, used olive oil with a light hand, salt, pepper and rosemary. The denser veggies went in for 30 minutes, then I added onion and golden bell peppers for about ten minutes. This recipe goes into our book. I agree that parchment paper makes things easy at cleanup time.

Kate

Delicious!!! I only used 1/2 TBS of olive oil, next time more salt.

Chris

Terrific recipe, easy to make, delicious. I went for the root vegetable variant. I added some yuca root, which adds a great special flavor. And also some broccoli for the last 15 min.

Susan

Excellent 12/21. Turnip, beets, delicata squ, potatoe, leek, garlic, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips. Next time add cubes butternut sq

CG in VT

I've been able to roast high- and low-moisture vegetables together. The key that success is lightly steaming the low moisture vegetables first. 425, 450 degrees should do it.

KLI

Dad - You can do the same thing with green beans and brussels sprouts. For the green beans, you probably just need to roast them in the oven for 20-30 minutes. You can check after 20 minutes and see if the vegetables are the right "crispiness" for you.

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Roasted Vegetables Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Which vegetables are best for roasting? ›

Best Vegetables To Roast

Obvious choices are root veg like carrots, potatoes, and parsnips. But crucifers like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower roast well, too. More delicate veggies like cabbage, tomatoes, onions, and squash roast spectacularly well.

What you should do to vegetables before roasting them? ›

If your vegetables still have some moisture after washing, be sure to pat them as dry as possible; the drier the vegetable, the better it will roast. Toss the vegetables with olive oil and season. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

What is the best oil for roasting vegetables? ›

For Fat and Flavor When Roasting, Choose Olive Oil or Ghee

For vegetables, chicken, and just about everything else, olive oil and ghee are our first choices for roasting at temperatures over 400°F.

What is the secret to roasting vegetables? ›

If you crowd and overlap the veggies, they will steam and get mushy, not what we want! Roast vegetables at a high heat, 425 degrees F and make sure you preheat the oven so it is HOT when the veggies go in! Flip! For even browning and caramelization, flip vegetables halfway through cook time.

What is the best temperature to roast vegetables? ›

The perfect temperature– 400 degrees Fahrenheit is the perfect temperature for most roasted vegetables. It allows for a crispy, perfectly browned exterior and a fork tender interior. But it will vary based on the types of veggies and oil used. If your veggies are not browning enough, try increasing the temperature.

Do you season vegetables before or after roasting? ›

Step 2: Add Some Flavor

It's always best to toss the veggies with a little oil and seasoning (at least 1 tablespoon of oil for each baking sheet of veggies) before they cook so they don't stick to the pan. Bonus, the fat helps you absorb some vitamins (fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K) in your vegetables.

Do you flip vegetables when roasting? ›

Roasting is not a set-it-and-forget-it method of cooking. Forget to flip the vegetables, and they'll end up unevenly cooked, with one side that's deep brown (or burnt), while the other has no color. Follow this tip: At least once, although preferably twice, toss the vegetables around the sheet pan.

Why aren't my roasted vegetables crispy? ›

The Oven Temp Is Too Low

But, they'll turn out soft and soggy instead of crispy and caramelized. The solution: Turn the oven temperature up to 400°F to 425°F.

Is it OK to roast vegetables with olive oil? ›

For me, when it comes to roasting veggies or anything at all, I am all for using quality, good-tasting extra virgin olive oil which imparts great flavor while properly cooking your veggies. Remember that a quality extra virgin olive oil's smoke point can be around 410 to 425 degrees F.

Is it safe to roast vegetables with extra virgin olive oil? ›

Our extra virgin olive oil has a smoke point of around 210 degrees Celsius (410 F). Which makes it suitable for roasting a chicken whole or a joint of beef in the oven, baking a cake, a quiche or a pie, roasting potatoes or vegetables. Most oven cooking takes place at 180-200 degrees Celsius (356 F).

Can I use butter instead of oil to roast vegetables? ›

Swap your cooking fat

Tired: roasting a sheet pan of vegetables in plain oil. Wired: roasting them with an herbed or spiced butter, which itself will caramelize a bit in the oven's heat, lending a nutty note to the contents of your pan. (This works especially well with roasted carrots.)

What baking ingredient makes roasted vegetables so crispy? ›

Turns out, there's a simple ingredient that can boost the crispiness of roasted vegetables and most of us already have it in our pantry: cornstarch! Yes, the same ingredient chefs use to make velvety sauces and gravies can also add a satisfying layer of crispiness to roasted vegetables.

What is the difference between roasting and baking vegetables? ›

The word bake is usually used when a dish is covered in sauce or cooked in a covered pot. Roasting is often more simple, usually involving a meat or vegetable being coated in oil or another fat, seasoned, and then cooked in an open pan or on a rack.

What does parchment paper do for roasting vegetables? ›

The paper's waxy surface keeps food from sticking. "We can replicate a pan-fried finish by roasting anything on parchment," says Steve Pernetti, executive chef at Cal-a-Vie in Vista, California. Pernetti's Parchment-Roasted Vegetables offer C, A, folate, potassium, and calcium.

Which vegetables work best for roasting and why? ›

When it's cold out, root vegetables, like parsnips, turnips, and sweet potatoes, and squash, like butternut, acorn, or kabocha, reign supreme. Beets, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage are also lovely for roasting in the cooler months. Be warned: These heartier vegetables do take a bit longer in the oven, so prepare ahead.

Which of the following vegetables is not well suited for roasting? ›

Vegetables to Avoid Roasting

Green beans, broccoli, and other green-colored vegetables are not as well-suited for roasting because they tend to turn olive green.

Which vegetable takes the longest to roast? ›

Root vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots and turnips take the longest, followed by hard squash and cruciferous vegetables like butternut squash, cauliflower and broccoli. Tender items like cherry tomatoes or zucchini come next, then cooking greens, which have the shortest roasting time.

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