
Classic Roasted Vegetables
A foolproof, endlessly adaptable sheet pan roasted vegetable recipe that transforms simple produce into caramelized, golden perfection. Seasoned simply with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, this crowd-pleasing side dish works alongside nearly any main course and is equally delicious hot, warm, or at room temperature.
6 servings · Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min · Total 50 min
Side Dish
Ingredients
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2 zucchini cut into 1-inch half-moons
1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion cut into 1-inch wedges
2 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
8 oz cremini mushrooms halved if large
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
0.5 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice for finishing
Equipment
Oven
Aluminum Foil
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Fork
Platter
Serving Platter
Whisk
Spatula
Knife
Serving Platters (Large)
Pan
Jelly Roll (10x15)
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Dipping Fork
Peeler
Instructions
- Preheat your #[Oven] to ![425°F]. Position two #[Oven] racks in the upper-middle and lower-middle positions. Line two large #[Baking Sheet] with #[Parchment Paper] or #[Aluminum Foil] for easy cleanup.
- Prep all your vegetables: cut the @[Zucchini] into 1-inch half-moons, the @[Red Bell Pepper] and @[Red Onion] into 1-inch pieces, the @[Carrots] into 1-inch chunks, and halve any large @[Cremini Mushrooms]. Try to keep all pieces roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
- Add all the vegetables to a very large #[Mixing Bowl]. Drizzle with @[Olive Oil] and toss well to coat every piece. Add the @[Garlic] minced, @[Italian Seasoning], @[Garlic Powder], @[Kosher Salt], and @[Black Pepper]. Toss again until everything is evenly seasoned.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer across the two prepared #[Baking Sheet]. This step is critical — do NOT crowd the pan. Crowded vegetables steam instead of roast and won't get those golden, caramelized edges. Give each piece a little breathing room.
- Place both #[Baking Sheet] in the #[Oven]. Roast for ~[20 minutes], then remove the pans and flip the vegetables with a #[Spatula]. Swap the pans between racks (top to bottom, bottom to top) for even browning.
- Return the pans to the #[Oven] and roast for another ~[12–15 minutes], until the vegetables are tender and the edges are deeply golden and slightly caramelized. The @[Carrots] and @[Broccoli Florets] should be fork-tender, and the @[Zucchini] and @[Red Bell Pepper] should have some charred edges.
- Remove from the #[Oven] and transfer to a serving platter. If desired, squeeze fresh @[Lemon Juice] over the top for brightness and scatter with chopped fresh @[Parsley]. Taste and adjust @[Kosher Salt] if needed. Serve hot or at room temperature.
