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How to Roast Vegetables
This method for roasting vegetables describes how to prepare various types by cutting them into even pieces, tossing with olive oil, salt, pepper, and seasonings, then roasting until tender and browned. Cooking times vary by vegetable type, ensuring a well-cooked, caramelized finish without steaming.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
131 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds any vegetables
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- other seasonings to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. While the oven heats, wash, dry and cut the vegetables into even sized pieces. Smaller pieces will cook more quickly. Larger pieces will take a bit longer.
- Place the vegetables, oil and any seasonings in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the vegetables in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- Roast in the oven until the vegetables are fork tender and slightly browned. Softer vegetables take 10 to 20 minutes to cook while harder vegetables like beets and potatoes will take 30 minutes or longer.
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Notes
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure vegetables roast instead of steam, maintaining crisp edges.
- Stir or toss vegetables midway through roasting for even browning.
- Adjust roasting times by vegetable type: root vegetables need longer cooking than delicate ones.
- Nutritional values vary depending on vegetable types and added seasonings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
425mg
(9%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.