Basic Recipe for Great Roasted Vegetables
Vegetables are delicious when roasted but do need the right cooking temperature, pan type, and veggie prep to reach their optimal potential.
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Ingredients
- Favorite vegetables, either one type or a combination
- 1 ½to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt or Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Herbs and/or spices
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 F or 425 F, depending on your preferred doneness. Wash and dry the vegetables. Peel, if desired, and chop or slice into fairly uniform pieces.Step 3
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet, taking care not to crowd the pieces.Step 4
Drizzle or brush the vegetables with olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and herbs and or spices if desired.Step 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking, until the vegetables reach your desired degree of doneness and caramelization.