Easy California Blend Vegetables Recipe
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Easy California Blend Vegetables Recipe
Description
This recipe uses 32 ounces of frozen California blend vegetables (typically broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots), tossed with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. These are spread on a baking sheet and roasted at 400°F until the florets brown slightly and carrots are tender-crisp, delivering tender yet textured vegetables with flavorful roasted notes.
The dish is finished by drizzling fresh lemon juice over the hot vegetables and sprinkling with lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese. This adds a fresh citrus brightness and savory umami richness to the roast.
These vegetables make a simple but flavorful side that pairs well with a wide variety of main courses. The roasting method concentrates their natural flavors while maintaining texture and color.
Alternative cooking methods like air frying are suggested in notes to achieve crispness. Additional seasoning options include red pepper flakes for heat or dried herbs for herbal aroma. Variations in cheese type or garlic amount can tailor the flavor to preference.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces vegetables frozen California blend
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lemon zest and juice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place 32 ounces frozen California blend vegetables in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the florets start to brown slightly and the carrots are tender-crisp.
- While the vegetables are baking zest 1 medium lemon and juice it.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle the vegetables with the lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, to crisp vegetables if preferred over roasting.
- Add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for a spicy variation when seasoning.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning) with garlic for herbal flavor.
- Swap Parmesan for other cheeses like feta or mozzarella to change the cheese profile.
- Increase garlic amount for a stronger garlicky taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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