How to Roast Vegetables in your Oven!?

Answer 1

Roasting vegetables in your oven is such an easy way to add flavor, appeal, and nutrition to any meal. They are perfect for your family or when entertaining friends. They surely beat steamed or microwaved vegetables that have become too familiar in American households. These vegetables will soon become your new favorites and they taste just as good the following day!

Follow these few steps to start including these tasty treats in your menu:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If you have other food in the oven, you can still adjust the time up or down accordingly.

2. Select fresh vegetables such as asparagus, peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, summer squashes and eggplant. Or select root vegetables like onions, carrots, beets and turnip. Within each group, any of these vegetables will cook in similar time if they are cut into equal size pieces.

3. Clean and dry your vegetables. Roughly cut or slice them. Place into a large bowl.

4. Add a variety of fresh chopped herbs of your choice such as rosemary, garlic, thyme, oregano, sage or basil. These contribute fresh flavor and visual appeal to your oven-roasted vegetables.

5. Add salt, if desired. A coarse sea salt can be especially attractive. Add ground pepper, paprika or even fresh lemon juice. Clementines in season are particularly tasty with olives and herbs.

6. Drizzle a thin stream of olive oil over the top and toss together.

7. Put the mixture on a cookie sheet and spread them out evenly in a single layer.

8. Roast your vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes or longer for root or larger-sized vegetables. They should be soft and caramelized with sweetness.

9. Serve straight out of the oven as a side dish to any meat or fish entree. Or simply toss with your favorite pasta shape or brown rice. These vegetables can also be served as a bruschetta or in a panini the next day.

You will experience great-tasting vegetables bursting with nutrients like Vitamin C and A, potassium, and fiber. You’ll be surprised how nicely they fit into a heart healthy or diabetic diet!