Description
This Roasted Vegetable Medley is a vibrant and healthy dish featuring a colorful mix of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and summer squash. Lightly coated with olive oil, seasoning, and salt, the vegetables are oven-roasted to tender perfection, making it an easy, flavorful, and versatile side dish perfect for pairing with a variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 cups chopped carrots (cut into ¼-inch thick coins)
- 3 cups chopped summer squash (like zucchini and yellow squash)
Seasoning
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp seasoning (your choice of herbs and spices)
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Prepare all the vegetables by chopping them as described—broccoli and cauliflower into florets, carrots into ¼-inch thick coins, and summer squash chopped into pieces. Mix your preferred seasoning blend beforehand.
- Toss Vegetables: In a large bowl or directly on a baking sheet, drizzle the olive oil, seasoning, and salt over the chopped vegetables. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly in the seasoning and oil.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the seasoned vegetables out in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure even cooking and roasting.
- Roast the Vegetables: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 45 to 60 minutes. Flip the vegetables halfway through cooking to encourage even browning and tenderness. Monitor the broccoli closely: if it starts to brown too quickly, remove it temporarily from the sheet while the other vegetables finish cooking, then add it back for the last few minutes to warm through.
- Serve Warm: Once the vegetables are tender and nicely roasted, serve them warm. They pair wonderfully with a Lemon Tahini Sauce or as a nutritious side to your favorite main courses.
Notes
- Eating a variety of colorful vegetables provides a range of nutrients and antioxidants, making this recipe both healthy and flavorful.
- The light coating of olive oil and salt enhances the natural flavors without overpowering them, allowing you to customize with your favorite herbs or sauces.
- You can experiment by substituting or adding other vegetables like bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, or sweet potatoes.
- For a quicker cooking option, this vegetable medley can also be prepared in an air fryer following specific temperature and timing adjustments.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 109 kcal
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.4 g
- Fiber: 3.7 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
