Roasting veggies is awesome. In my opinion it’s an essential for everybody who likes to eat good food with little effort. And which of us isn’t a lazy bastard at times? Once you know the basics you can prep an excellent meal on a baking tray within minutes. Let it bake for another 30 minutes or so and dinner is ready. Awesome.Before I start off, here’s a quick heads up: This is not a “just add a little oil, salt and pepper to your veggies” kinda article. This is a hands-on, fully-fledged Hurry The Food Up guide on how to roast your veggies like a superstar  – and more importantly how to make an incredibly fulfilling meal at the same time!

Alright, let’s go. 

 

HOW TO ROAST VEGETABLES – THE BASICS

WHAT KIND OF SHEET SHOULD I USE?

The best way to roast vegetables is with a baking tray/sheet that has very low curved sides. The higher the sides the more difficult it is for the evaporating water from the produce to escape. More water in the tray = mushier veggies. But we want them to be crispy of course! This is the kinda sheet I’m talking ‘bout.

SHOULD I USE BAKING PARCHMENT TO COVER THE SHEET?

If you want to make your life easier, yes. Simple cheap as baking parchment saves you lots of scraping time. It’s a no brainer, really. In case you’re out of baking parchment you can also use aluminum foil to cover your baking tray. Foil tends to stick more though.But of course you can throw your stuff directly on the surface of the sheet. You just have more work cleaning up afterwards.

HOW MUCH OIL SHOULD I USE PER SHEET?

As you can imagine, this depends on the amount of veggies you’re about to roast. But as a rule of thumb, you’re safe with about 2-3 tbsp of oil for a standard sheet of produce. Make sure everything is nicely coated with oil. If your veg is bathing in it, you’ve used too much.

HOW MUCH SPACE DO THE VEGGIES NEED?

The more space you give your vegetables the better. As mentioned, water from the produce evaporates. So, if they’re all crammed onto each other you steam them rather than roast them.Ideally they would even need a little space between each other, like half a centimeter (0.2 inches). I personally place the veggies right next to each other to have more food for dinner.Be careful with frozen vegetables though!

CAN I ROAST FROZEN VEGETABLES?

Yes, you can! But watch out for a couple of things:First thaw them under warm water and dry the vegetables as good as possible. By doing that you avoid burning the skin while the veg is still cold inside. It’s not essential to do it, but improves the result.Second, the roasting time is roughly 5 minutes less in comparison to fresh vegetables, because they had been partly cooked (blanched) prior to freezing them.Third, make sure you give them enough space on the baking sheet. Roasted vegetables contain more water than their fresh counterparts, which means you steam them if you cram them too close together.

ON WHAT HEAT SHOULD I ROAST MY VEGETABLES?

Give them some heat! It’s important to preheat your oven. If you don’t do that you’ll get mushy vegetables, which is the last thing we want. Jam up your oven to 400 to 450°F (200 – 230°C) and then add your veggies. That way your vegetables have the chance to caramelize properly and develop delicious crispiness.You can pretty much roast everything on that heat. I’ve yet to come across a vegetable where that wasn’t the case.

FOR HOW LONG DO VEGETABLES NEED TO ROAST?

Check out the list below for a rough overview on how quickly certain veggies are ready. Still, the smaller you cut them, the quicker they’ll be done!Under 20 minutes

• Asparagus
• Bell peppers
• Green beans
• Mushrooms
• Summer squash
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini

About 20 – 30 minutes

• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Fennel
• Garlic cloves
• Onions
• Snap peas
• Turnips

30 minutes or longer

• Beets
• Brussels sprouts
• Carrots
• Parsnips
• Potatoes
• Pumpkin
• Sweet potatoes

CAN I REALLY COMBINE EVERY KIND OF VEGETABLE?

Yep, pretty much! As a rule of thumb the thinner you cut your veggies the quicker they’ll roast. So, the trick is to chop veggies with a longer cooking time into smaller pieces, if you combine them with veggies that just have a short cooking time.

SHOULD I TOSS THE VEGETABLES EVERY NOW AND THEN?

I know it would be perfectly convenient to just shove the vegetables in the oven and forget about them, but to get the very best results we can’t be having that. And we want the best!For the vegetables that just need up to 20 minutes to cook, it’s fine to leave them as they are. For everything else you should check them after exactly that time (20 minutes) and give them a little toss and shake with a spatula so they don’t burn at the bottom but indeed, cook evenly.To be a real pro, that’s when you add your seasoning too. Sometimes adding seasoning at the beginning means it burns by the times the veggies are properly roasted – by adding after 20 minutes or so then it’ll keep more flavour and not burn. It’s not essential in your first few forays though we do recommend getting used to it as soon as possible!

WHEN IS IT TIME TO GET THEM OUT OF THE OVEN?

It’s pretty simple: when you see your vegetables are roasted it’s time to get them out. If you wait longer they’ll burn. In case you’re not 100% sure regarding their doneness, just pierce them with a fork. If the produce is tender on the inside then you’re ready to roll!Alright, now you know the basics on how to roast vegetables! Let’s move over to the really fun part. 

 

HOW TO ROAST VEGETABLES – THE AWESOME WAY

Hauke Foxje 15. May 2016 29 CommentsRoasting veggies is awesome. In my opinion it’s an essential for everybody who likes to eat good food with little effort. And which of us isn’t a lazy bastard at times? Once you know the basics you can prep an excellent meal on a baking tray within minutes. Let it bake for another 30 minutes or so and dinner is ready. Awesome.Before I start off, here’s a quick heads up: This is not a “just add a little oil, salt and pepper to your veggies” kinda article. This is a hands-on, fully-fledged Hurry The Food Up guide on how to roast your veggies like a superstar  – and more importantly how to make an incredibly fulfilling meal at the same time!Alright, let’s go.

HOW TO ROAST VEGETABLES – THE BASICS

WHAT KIND OF SHEET SHOULD I USE?

The best way to roast vegetables is with a baking tray/sheet that has very low curved sides. The higher the sides the more difficult it is for the evaporating water from the produce to escape. More water in the tray = mushier veggies. But we want them to be crispy of course! This is the kinda sheet I’m talking ‘bout.

SHOULD I USE BAKING PARCHMENT TO COVER THE SHEET?

If you want to make your life easier, yes. Simple cheap as baking parchment saves you lots of scraping time. It’s a no brainer, really. In case you’re out of baking parchment you can also use aluminum foil to cover your baking tray. Foil tends to stick more though.But of course you can throw your stuff directly on the surface of the sheet. You just have more work cleaning up afterwards.

HOW MUCH OIL SHOULD I USE PER SHEET?

As you can imagine, this depends on the amount of veggies you’re about to roast. But as a rule of thumb, you’re safe with about 2-3 tbsp of oil for a standard sheet of produce. Make sure everything is nicely coated with oil. If your veg is bathing in it, you’ve used too much.

HOW MUCH SPACE DO THE VEGGIES NEED?

The more space you give your vegetables the better. As mentioned, water from the produce evaporates. So, if they’re all crammed onto each other you steam them rather than roast them.Ideally they would even need a little space between each other, like half a centimeter (0.2 inches). I personally place the veggies right next to each other to have more food for dinner.Be careful with frozen vegetables though!

CAN I ROAST FROZEN VEGETABLES?

Yes, you can! But watch out for a couple of things:First thaw them under warm water and dry the vegetables as good as possible. By doing that you avoid burning the skin while the veg is still cold inside. It’s not essential to do it, but improves the result.Second, the roasting time is roughly 5 minutes less in comparison to fresh vegetables, because they had been partly cooked (blanched) prior to freezing them.Third, make sure you give them enough space on the baking sheet. Roasted vegetables contain more water than their fresh counterparts, which means you steam them if you cram them too close together.

ON WHAT HEAT SHOULD I ROAST MY VEGETABLES?

Give them some heat! It’s important to preheat your oven. If you don’t do that you’ll get mushy vegetables, which is the last thing we want. Jam up your oven to 400 to 450°F (200 – 230°C) and then add your veggies. That way your vegetables have the chance to caramelize properly and develop delicious crispiness.You can pretty much roast everything on that heat. I’ve yet to come across a vegetable where that wasn’t the case.

FOR HOW LONG DO VEGETABLES NEED TO ROAST?

Check out the list below for a rough overview on how quickly certain veggies are ready. Still, the smaller you cut them, the quicker they’ll be done!Under 20 minutes

• Asparagus
• Bell peppers
• Green beans
• Mushrooms
• Summer squash
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini

About 20 – 30 minutes

• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Fennel
• Garlic cloves
• Onions
• Snap peas
• Turnips

30 minutes or longer

• Beets
• Brussels sprouts
• Carrots
• Parsnips
• Potatoes
• Pumpkin
• Sweet potatoes

CAN I REALLY COMBINE EVERY KIND OF VEGETABLE?

Yep, pretty much! As a rule of thumb the thinner you cut your veggies the quicker they’ll roast. So, the trick is to chop veggies with a longer cooking time into smaller pieces, if you combine them with veggies that just have a short cooking time.

SHOULD I TOSS THE VEGETABLES EVERY NOW AND THEN?

I know it would be perfectly convenient to just shove the vegetables in the oven and forget about them, but to get the very best results we can’t be having that. And we want the best!For the vegetables that just need up to 20 minutes to cook, it’s fine to leave them as they are. For everything else you should check them after exactly that time (20 minutes) and give them a little toss and shake with a spatula so they don’t burn at the bottom but indeed, cook evenly.To be a real pro, that’s when you add your seasoning too. Sometimes adding seasoning at the beginning means it burns by the times the veggies are properly roasted – by adding after 20 minutes or so then it’ll keep more flavour and not burn. It’s not essential in your first few forays though we do recommend getting used to it as soon as possible!

WHEN IS IT TIME TO GET THEM OUT OF THE OVEN?

It’s pretty simple: when you see your vegetables are roasted it’s time to get them out. If you wait longer they’ll burn. In case you’re not 100% sure regarding their doneness, just pierce them with a fork. If the produce is tender on the inside then you’re ready to roll!Alright, now you know the basics on how to roast vegetables! Let’s move over to the really fun part.Report this ad

AWESOME VEGETABLE COMBOS THAT MAKE A MEAL

Everything goes, but here are some winners. Seasons, dressings and dips are explained in more detail in the chapters below. 

 

1. ASPARAGUS, TOMATO AND HALLOUMI (SOOO GOOD!)

 I used a lemon, rosemary, olive oil, salt and pepper seasoning. The halloumi (not technically a veggie  ) just went in as is. Serve with bread. Delicious!

 

2. POTATOES, CARROTS AND BELL PEPPER

 Add roughly chopped onions and whole garlic cloves for more flavour. You won’t believe how sweet the onions get. I coated all the veg with olive oil, paprika powder, salt and pepper. Yum!  

 

3. SWEET POTATO CUBES, BROCCOLI, ONION, GREEN PEAS & HAZELNUTS

First throw the sweet potato cubes and onion in the oven. Then prepare broccoli and green peas and add them to the sheet for the last 20 minutes. I gave the sweet potatoes a coconut oil and curry coating. The broccoli and green peas were honored with an Asian inspired sesame oil and soy sauce seasoning. Last but not least – 5 minutes before finish I threw in some hazelnuts to give them a toasty flavor. 

 

4. CAULIFLOWER, FENNEL AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

 The butternut squash received a lovely tangy mustard seasoning whereas fennel and cauliflower were coated with sage, rosemary, honey and olive oil. Of course you can also just use one seasoning for everything!

Don’t know how to cut a butternut squash? See this video. For how to cut a fennel go over here. By the way the second video is already worth watching just to play the ‘guess the accent’ game 

SEASONINGS (BEFORE ROASTING)

The measurements are just approximated and will be enough for one sheet. Once you get the hang of it you’ll know how much of it you need for your sheets. Below each seasoning you find a few produce suggestions. But of course you can use any dressings for any vegetable you like.Oh, in case you were wondering: I tested all the seasonings and each and every one of them is awesome!!

REFRESHING CLASSIC

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Half a slice lemon
• Salt and pepper

Great with potatoes, sweet potatoes, asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower.

SPICE IT UP A LITTLE (MY FAVOURITE)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Paprika powder/ bell pepper powder
• Salt and pepper

Great with potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots.

MILD CURRY

• 1 tbsp Coconut oil
• Half a tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp of sugar

Great with pumpkins or sweet potatoes.

SWEET HERBS

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp honey/ maple syrup
• 1 tsp sage
• 1 tsp rosemary

Great with cauliflower, fennel, pumpkins, potatoes, sweet potatoes.

ASIAN INSPIRED

• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Great with green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots.

TANGY MUSTARD

• 2 tbsp of melted butter
• 1 tbsp of mustard (dijon)
• Half a lemon

Great with potatoes and onions, green beans, parsnips, pumpkin.You might have realized a good selection of spices and herbs is essential to knock up kick-ass roasted vegetables. Check out this Spice Set to get you started. 

 

DRESSINGS AND GARNISH (AFTER ROASTING)

Now it’s time for all the ingredients that would burn quickly if you added them to the sheet before roasting.Just crumble some feta cheese on top, toss your veggies with your favourite herbs, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or add some nuts/seeds.

HERE ARE A COUPLE OF IDEAS

Seeds/nuts: hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds

Herbs: basil, oregano, parsley, mint, coriander/cilantro

Cheese: feta, brie, gouda, vegetarian parmesan, goat cheese

Liquids: balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, sriracha, sambal oelek, sweet and sour sauce

Other: olives, avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, pickled bell peppersYou have the option to garnish your vegetables just before serving. Or, if you like your cheese melted and the nuts a little crunchy, just add them 5 to 10 minutes before your roasted vegetables are done. 

 

AWESOME DIPS

To every crunchy dish a dip is not far away. This is no different with roasted vegetables. They are just much more enjoyable with a refreshing dip that counterparts the hot and crispy oven goodness.Check out my four favourite dips that all go really well along with roasted vegetables:

SPICY HUMMUS DIP (VEGAN)

• 1(15 ounce/400g) can chickpeas, drained
• About half a lemon (4 tbsp)
• 4 tbsp of olive oil
• 4 tbsp water (you can use more to make it smoother
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Optional:

• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 cloves  garlic
• Parsley

Drain and rinse the can of chickpeas. Throw them together with all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend till smooth. Pour in a bowl, garnish a little with a few more drizzles of olive oil and enjoy 

YOGURT ARUGULA DIP (VEGETARIAN)

• 1 cup of plain yogurt
• A handful of arugula
• A drizzle of lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Wash and chop the arugula. Then combine all ingredients. Enjoy!

PERSIAN YOGURT MINT DIP (VEGETARIAN AND MY FAVOURITE!)

• Half a cucumber
• 2 tbsp chopped mint
• Half a handful of raisins
• About 1.5 cups of greek yogurt (250g)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For garnish:

• A drizzle of olive oil
• Chopped mint
• Chopped walnuts

Grate the cucumber. Then squeeze the grated cucumber to get rid of the excess liquid. You can do it in a towel or just with your hands. Now mix all the ingredients together. Add some garnish and serve! You’ll love this dip, I promise!

SIMPLE SEXY SALSA (VEGAN)

• 1 small onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 chili
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• ½ cup basil (dried will do the trick too)
• ½ cup parsley (yep, you guessed it, dried is fine. You can buy dried parsley with crushed garlic already in it, and this works great too)
• 2 dashes salt and pepper

Dice the onion and garlic. Deseed the chili if you don’t want it toooooo hot and chop it too. Throw all ingredients, including the salt and pepper, into a large mixing bowl. Give it a good stir. ReadyAll of the dips above are really awesome, hands down! But I get it, especially if you’re vegan, you don’t want to eat hummus and salsa all day long. Check out this collection of 17 awesome looking vegan dips for more inspiration then! If you’re ok with honey or dairy then these 23 dips are for you! 

 

How to Roast Vegetables

How to Roast Vegetables: Awesome veggie combos that serve as a whole meal, delicious seasonings, dressings, garnish and tasty AF dips - all in one total guide 

Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Servings  2

 

Ingredients

• Veggies of your choice
• Seasoning of your choice
• Dressing and garnish of your choice
• A dip of your choice

Instructions

1. Pre-heat your oven to 200°C (400°F)
2. Chop vegetables into 1 inch cubes (2.5cm) and place on a baking sheet and tray.
   
3. Coat with a seasoning of your choice.
4. Baking time is between 20 and 40 minutes (check and remix at 20 minutes). The veggies will cook quicker or slower depending on the size that you chop them.

 

Optional: prepare a dip and some more sides in the meantime.

1. When the veggies look crispy and are tender inside remove from oven.
2. Optional: add some dressing or garnish
3. Enjoy! 

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