How to Roast Vegetables
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How to Roast Vegetables
Description
How to Roast Vegetables presents a straightforward way to bring out the natural sweetness and texture of a variety of vegetables including red and green peppers, onions, sweet potatoes, and yellow squash. The vegetables are chopped uniformly and lightly coated with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, seasoning them to complement their flavors without overpowering.
Roasting in a hot oven at 425°F caramelizes the vegetables’ natural sugars, yielding tender interiors and slightly crisp edges. The process involves spreading them in a single layer to allow even heat exposure and prevent sogginess. Cooking times may vary from 15 to 30 minutes depending on the vegetable size and type, so visual checks help achieve preferred doneness.
These roasted vegetables serve well as a side dish to many meals or can be added to salads, grains, or served on their own. Leftovers store well and can be reheated in the oven to maintain their texture.
Storing extras in airtight containers keeps them fresh up to five days. Reheating in a 350°F oven helps restore crispness instead of microwaving, which may soften them further.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 1 sweet potato chopped into cubes
- 1 yellow squash end trimmed, cut into ½-inch pieces, large
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- parsley for serving, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place the vegetables on a rimmed 18 x 13-inch baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Use your hands to toss the vegetables. Then spread out into an even layer, making sure the vegetables are not overlapping.
- Roast for 15 to 30 minutes depending on the vegetable.
Notes
- Store leftover roasted vegetables in an airtight container for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat roasted vegetables in a 350°F oven rather than a microwave to preserve their crisp texture; begin checking after 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 617mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 482mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 9157IU | 183% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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