Description
Transform ordinary vegetables into a crispy, caramelized side dish with this easy high-heat roasting method. Infused with fresh garlic and olive oil, these veggies are the perfect savory, crunchy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Red bell peppers, chopped into one-inch squares
- Red onion, cut into thick wedges
- Yellow squash, sliced into half-moons
- Carrots, peeled and cut into batons or thick rounds
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh garlic, minced finely
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper, freshly cracked
- Dried red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Chop vegetables into uniform sizes: small broccoli florets, one-inch pepper squares, thick onion wedges, half-inch squash half-moons, and carrot batons.
- Place all chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the oil mixture over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated with a thin layer of oil.
- Spread vegetables in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between pieces to prevent steaming.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, flip and stir vegetables with tongs, and sprinkle with extra salt if desired.
- Return to oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes until edges are crispy and browned, and carrots are tender.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan, as this causes steaming instead of roasting. Ensure vegetables are completely dry before tossing with oil. If using a dark non-stick pan, watch closely to prevent burning. For air fryer instructions, cook at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: roasted vegetables, garlic veggies, crispy side dish, healthy dinner, meal prep, vegetarian, gluten-free, oven roasted