Roasted Veggies with Italian Seasoning (Printable Version)
Vibrant roasted vegetables tossed with Italian herbs and olive oil. Perfect as a healthy side or vegetarian main dish.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
07 - 7 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, quartered
→ Seasonings and Oil
08 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine all chopped vegetables.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
06 - Serve hot as a side dish, or toss with cooked pasta or grains for a complete main course.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These vegetables develop the most incredible caramelized edges that concentrate their natural sweetness in a way steaming or sautéing never achieves.
- Its virtually impossible to mess up even on busy weeknights I simply toss everything together and let the oven work its magic while I tackle other tasks.
02 -
- Never cover roasting vegetables with foil or youll trap steam and end up with soggy results instead of those coveted crispy edges.
- I learned the hard way that pre-cut vegetables from the store release too much moisture during roasting, so taking time to cut fresh ones makes a world of difference in the final texture.
03 -
- For maximum caramelization, pat vegetables completely dry after washing them water is the enemy of that perfect roasted edge.
- Position your baking sheet on the lower third rack of your oven where heat is more intense, creating better browning without burning.