Description
Roasted veggie medley combines Mediterranean herbs with seasonal vegetables for a nutritious side dish. Garden-fresh ingredients and simple seasoning create an aromatic and colorful plate you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 10 oz (280 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 8 oz (226 g) carrots, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 oz (170 g) zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Position the rack centrally and preheat to 400°F, creating an optimal roasting environment for a vibrant vegetable ensemble.
- Initial Vegetable Coating: In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly massage baby potatoes, carrots, thyme, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring each morsel is lavishly embraced by herbal nuances.
- Baking Sheet Arrangement: Artfully spread the herb-coated potatoes and carrots across a rimmed baking sheet in a single, deliberate layer to guarantee uniform caramelization and consistent roasting.
- First Roasting Phase: Slide the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 20 minutes, allowing potatoes and carrots to develop a crisp, golden exterior while intensifying their natural sweetness.
- Zucchini Integration: While vegetables roast, delicately coat zucchini with olive oil and a whisper of salt, preparing it to join the culinary symphony.
- Final Roasting Stage: Introduce zucchini to the baking sheet, generously scatter minced garlic, and gently toss all vegetables to redistribute seasonings and herbs, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Completion: Continue roasting for an additional 20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent adherence and ensure each vegetable achieves a rich, caramelized complexion with irresistible herbal aromatics.
Notes
- Optimize Oven Positioning: Place the rack in the middle to guarantee uniform heat distribution and perfect roasting.
- Master Herb Coating: Thoroughly toss vegetables in oil and herbs before roasting to maximize flavor penetration and ensure every bite is deliciously seasoned.
- Prevent Vegetable Crowding: Spread ingredients in a single layer to promote crispy caramelization and avoid steaming, which can make vegetables soggy.
- Monitor Roasting Progress: Stir vegetables periodically to prevent burning, ensure even cooking, and develop a beautiful golden-brown exterior with rich, aromatic herb essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg