Description
A vibrant and healthy medley of roasted vegetables including bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and red onion, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, then finished with fresh lemon juice for a bright, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium bell peppers, cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces (1 red, 1 yellow)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1 small zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced lengthwise then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium broccoli crown, cut into small florets
- 1/2 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (optional)
Seasonings and Others
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (extra for broccoli)
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Vegetables: Arrange the bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, broccoli florets, and red onion on a large rimmed baking sheet (about 18 by 13 inches).
- Season and Toss: Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables, giving extra to the broccoli to ensure it roasts well. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper evenly over the vegetables. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces.
- First Roast: Spread the vegetables in a single even layer on the baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to begin cooking and caramelizing the veggies.
- Add Tomatoes and Continue Roasting: Remove the baking sheet from the oven carefully, add the grape tomatoes, then toss gently to combine. Return the tray to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and the vegetables to finish cooking.
- Finish and Serve: After roasting, drizzle fresh lemon juice over the vegetables to brighten the flavors. Serve the roasted vegetables warm as a side dish or light main.
Notes
- You can reserve the broccoli stem for use in soups, stocks, or stir-fries.
- Adjust roasting times slightly depending on your oven and vegetable size to avoid over or undercooking.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese before serving (optional).
- Use fresh lemon juice just before serving to maintain its brightness.
- Make sure to cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Roasted vegetables, healthy side dish, oven roasted veggies, Italian seasoning veggies, garlic roasted vegetables, easy vegetable recipe
