5 from 12 votes
Easy California Blend Vegetables Recipe
Easy California Blend Vegetables are roasted frozen mixed vegetables seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil, finished with fresh lemon zest, juice, and grated Parmesan cheese. The roasting produces browned edges and tender-crisp texture, complemented by bright citrus and savory cheese for a well-rounded side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
76 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
% 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.