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    How to Roast Vegetables

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Oct 19, 2018 Leave a Comment UPDATED ON: Nov 11, 2019

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    Learn how to roast vegetables to perfection with this easy oven roasted vegetable tutorial, plus find delicious roasted vegetable recipes.

    how to roast vegetables roasted purple sweet potatoes with parsley on a sheet pan

    Roasted Vegetables make for an easy and nutritious side dish. It’s pretty simple, just chop up some veggies and roast, right? Well, yes, but there are a few things to follow if you want perfect roasted veggies.

    You can roast any vegetable, pretty much any vegetable you have in your house can be roasted, AND you can even make roasted fruit too! Strawberries and Peaches, in particular, are our favorites to use when making roasted fruit.

    how to roast vegetables

    how to roast vegetables brussels sprouts and garlic on a sheet pan

    don’t overcrowd the baking sheet

    Too much on your baking sheet will cause the vegetables to steam instead of roast. When you’re roasting your veggies you want them golden and slightly crisp on the outside. Make it so that you can see a bit of the pan when you’re roasting vegetables in the oven. Roasting brings out the sweetness of your veggies and caramelizes them.

    IF you want them to be softer, then it’s okay to crowd the pan, for example, we like our butternut squash soft and tender.

    Air Fryers are excellent for roasting as well, we especially love the circulated airflow in their pans, no real reason to flip. One thing to mention, most air fryers contain nonstick pans and housing with loads of chemicals, for this reason, we recommend an air fryer oven like the Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven.

    roasted butternut squash with onions on a sheet pan

    use enough oil and the right oils

    If you don’t oil your vegetables you will get dried out veggies that aren’t that appetizing or appealing. Also, keep in mind that certain oils have a higher smoke point than others. So for example when we’re making roasted vegetables and baking them at 425-450°F we’ll use Thrive Algae Oil which has a 485°F smoke point. Olive oil is not ideal for cooking at high temperatures. Read more about oil smoke points.

    what temperature for roasted vegetables

    Roasted vegetables should be slightly crisp like we said above, to ensure that we roast vegetables at 425-450°F. When you roast the vegetables you’re going to a caramelized exterior. You don’t want to overcook your vegetables.

    don’t roast in a cold oven

    Make sure your oven is hitting the temperature before putting the vegetables in the oven. You can also verify that your oven is the correct temperature with an oven thermometer. 

    how long to roast vegetables

    Roasting time is typically around 30 minutes and 40 minutes for most vegetables but can even go up to an hour for some vegetables. Remember to toss the vegetables around 15 minutes or 20 minutes into the cooking time to ensure a nice golden brown on each side.

    skip the foils, silicone mats and yes, even parchment paper.

    When you roast veggies all you need is the pan. The contact with the pan will really crisp up the bottom of the veggies and allow them to caramelize more.

    If you’re roasting something that will end up messy and ruin your pans so bad that you need to scrub like no tomorrow, go ahead and use a Silpat, otherwise, it shouldn’t stick too bad if you oil properly and you’re using a good quality pan. When we use parchment paper we opt for unbleached parchment paper rather than white bleached parchment paper.

    roast red peppers in the oven on a silpat with baking sheet

    We do not recommend cooking with aluminum foil. Why? Studies have shown that aluminum products can leach into your food. That means some aluminum sheet pans may be an issue.

    Our top pick is USA Bakeware which has a silicone coating and they are PTFE and PFOA free. There’s also stainless steel bakeware which does not contain aluminum.

    don’t overcook roasted vegetables

    You want a tender inside, slightly crisp outside. We want a little browning and caramelization, but you don’t want vegetables that are badly charred. Once vegetables are overcooked they develop a very bitter taste. Caramelization good, burnt not so good.

    how to use roasted vegetables

    Now that you know how to make roasted vegetables, how do you use them?? Roasted vegetables make a great side dish, puree, or even a snack. We love making a big batch of roasted vegetables and just snacking on it cold.

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    Roasted Baby Boy Choy with Ginger and Garlic
    Tender Roasted Baby Boy Choy with Ginger and Garlic Sauce, a quick and easy vegan side dish that you'll to make again and again. 
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    Make breakfast easier by making our Roasted Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions right in your oven. The best thing about this is you can easily make enough home fries for everyone!
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    Tender Roasted Radishes with fresh garlic and parsley. This is the ultimate vegan low carb side dish, if you love potatoes you have to try cooked radishes! 
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    roasted radishes on a sheet pan
    Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    Tender and delicious Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts make for an easy gluten-free and vegan side dish that is plant-based.
    Check out this recipe
    balsamic roasted brussels sprouts in a bowl with brussels sprout leaves scattered
    Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley
    Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley is full of flavor. The potatoes are creamy and the roasted garlic will have you coming back from more too! This vegan side dish is also gluten free.
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    roasted baby potatoes with garlic and parlsey
    Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms with Balsamic Vinegar
    This Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms with Balsamic Vinegar is full of flavor and healthy too! You'll be happy to know that it is vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and also a great low carb side dish.
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    roasted asparagus and mushrooms with balsamic vinegar on a speckled plate
    Roasted Peppers and Onions
    Roasted Peppers and Onions are a great standby to add to your favorite meals. It can be used with breakfast, lunch, and dinner! This vegan side dish is easy to make and flavorful.
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    roasted peppers and onions on a baking sheet
    Roasted Broccolini
    Our Roasted Broccolini makes for a delicious side dish. This recipe is gluten free, vegan, and low carb.
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    roasted broccolini on a sheet pan
    Roasted Butternut Squash
    Super easy Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe, turn fresh butternut squash into a sheet pan side dish that everyone will love!
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    Make Roasted Spaghetti Squash Seeds, just like you would make pumpkin seeds or other squash seeds. Squash seeds are edible and delicious!
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    Roasted Beets and Sweet Potatoes
    Roasted Sweets and Beets a healthy and delicious side dish for the whole family. This recipe is so good and full of sweetness. Add to salads, use as a side dish, even great in vegetable wraps!
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    Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
    These Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes for the perfect side dish in just 30 minutes! Purple Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants, make this easy recipe to try out this healthy root vegetable.
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    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic is such a simple sheet pan side dish that cooks up in 30-45 minutes! Uses fresh Brussels sprouts, great for meal prep!
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    roasted brussels sprouts with garlic
    Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley
    Roasted Baby Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley is full of flavor. The potatoes are creamy and the roasted garlic will have you coming back from more too! This vegan side dish is also gluten free.
    Check out this recipe
    roasted baby potatoes with garlic and parlsey
    How to Roast Red Peppers
    Learn how to make roasted red peppers right at home easily in the oven.
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    Homemade Roasted Red Peppers

    Now you’re officially a pro and know how to roast vegetables in the oven! Be sure to pin this post to save for later.

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    About Courtney

    Fruit and Veggie lover. I love making produce fun and delicious, not to mention taking tons of pictures in the process! :-)

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