Here are my best tips on how to make oven roasted vegetables that are absolutely delicious every single time!

What temperature is best for make oven roasted vegetables?

Essential tools for roasting vegetables.

There are some essential tools that every cook needs in making oven roasted vegetables easily and with the best results. Below is a list of what you need and also a link to my favorite brands and products.

• Extra Large Baking Sheet.  Vegetables that are crowded on a baking sheet will steam rather than roast. I have two USA extra-large baking sheets that  I use and love. Nordic Ware also has a good jumbo baking sheet that works well.
• Fish spatula.  A thin, flexible spatula helps easily turn large amounts of vegetables at one time. I LOVE this OXO fish spatula and have two. They are my go-to spatulas for everything~not just fish.
• Kosher salt.  Good kosher salt is essential in roasting vegetables.  The 2 best brands are Diamond Crystal and Morton kosher salt. Do not use table salt for roasting vegetables. It will make them overly salted and metallic tasting.
• Extra virgin olive oil.  My favorite is Colavita.  Costco has one good EVOO but it is in and out of stock.

How to roast fresh vegetables.

When I refer to fresh vegetables, I mean Brussels sprouts, zucchini, summer squash, onions, cauliflower, and bell peppers. Almost every night of the week, I’ll roast these fresh vegetables in the oven for dinner. These vegetables encompass the “red, yellow & green” part of our daily diets. Root vegetables are also wonderful, but they are in a different category. I talk about them below. Below are my tips for roasting fresh vegetables.

Tips for roasting fresh vegetables.

• Heat your oven to 425 degrees F.  This is the temperature that works best, as it compensates for the drop in temperature when the oven door opens.
• Toss the vegetables with good extra virgin olive oil and seasonings. Kosher salt + ground pepper are essential seasonings.
• Use your hands to massage vegetables with EVOO, salt & pepper.  Your hands are the best tool to massage the oil & seasonings into the vegetables so that they are completely coated.
• Use an extra-large baking sheet.  This ensures that the vegetables roast (rather than steam).
• Stir the vegetables halfway through and rotate the baking sheet. This will ensure even browning.

How to add flavor to oven roasted vegetables.

In the short video below, I share a few tips about how to add flavor to roasted vegetables. I share the “essentials” for giving roasted vegetables good flavor, along with some other seasonings that I love to use as well.

How to reheat leftover oven roasted vegetables.

Heat leftover roasted vegetables in the oven so that they will be firm and crisp. A microwave will make them soft and nothing like the original roasted version. Reheat roasted vegetables by spreading them on a baking sheet, spraying them with EVOO, and baking them at 425 until heated and crisped.  Since I have a Breville Smart Oven Air, I air fry mine at the same temperature on the air fry setting.

How to roast root vegetables.

When Fall arrives, root vegetables are in season. If you’ve never roasted root vegetables, you don’t know what you are missing!!!!  This technique will work with any root vegetables, so you can choose the combination that works for you, whether it be carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, beets,  or turnips. Celery root and rutabagas also work well. The secret to cooking a variety of vegetables simultaneously lies in the cutting. Be sure to cut the vegetables into uniform sizes. This will ensure that they cook and brown evenly.

Perfect roasted vegetables.

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Ingredients

• 3-4 pounds fresh vegetables (broccoli, yellow squash, zucchini, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, onion, etc...)
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt & ground pepper to taste (I use liberally)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degreees F; place rack in center of oven.
2. Cut vegetables into same size pieces (1-2" chunks).
3. Toss vegetables with EVOO, salt & pepper. Massage to coat evenly.
4. Spread vegetables on baking sheet, making sure not to crowd them together.
5. Roast for 30-45 minutes. (Turn vegetables halfway through and roate baking sheet).
6. Remove from oven; drizzle with balsamic vineagar or fresh lemon juice.
7. Add more salt & pepper if needed.
8. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Yield 7 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 259Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 0mgSodium 174mgCarbohydrates 34gFiber 11gSugar 8gProtein 7g

Perfect Roasted Root Vegetables

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds root vegetables (beets, carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, celery root, etc..)
• 1 red onion
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
2. Place a rack in the center of the oven.
3. Peel the root vegetables, and cut into approximately 1" chunks.
4. Peel red onion; cut into 1" chunks.
5. Place all the vegetables on a large rimmed baking sheet.
6. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper; toss to coat.
7. Spread out in an even layer on the baking sheet.
8. Roast for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, sprinkle rosemary on the vegetables toss to combine.
10. Spread vegetables once again in an even layer.
11. Continue to roast until the vegetables are tender and caramelized, roughly 10 to 15 minutes.
    

Notes

*Adjust salt & pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information

Yield 7 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 224Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 0mgSodium 673mgCarbohydrates 27gFiber 9gSugar 7gProtein 6g

I hope this post is helpful! Please let me hear from you with any questions or suggestions in the comments below. As always, thanks so much for stopping by. Be blessed, and stay savvy!!!

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