Cozy Low Fat Roasted Vegetables (Printable)
Colorful oven-roasted vegetables lightly seasoned for a healthy, low-fat cozy evening side dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
03 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Seasonings
06 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or herbes de Provence
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Fresh Finish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - Zest of ½ lemon
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
04 - Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, sprinkle with dried herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter. Top with fresh parsley and lemon zest if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The natural sugars in vegetables caramelize beautifully, creating depth without any added fat or fuss
- It transforms humble ingredients into something that feels like a treat while being genuinely good for you
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- Crowding the pan is the enemy of good roasting give those vegetables space and they will reward you with caramelization
- The vegetables should still have a little bite when you pull them out as they will continue cooking on the hot pan
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- Heat your baking sheet in the oven while you prep for extra browning power on the bottom of your vegetables
- A pinch of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes transforms this into something completely different when you want variety