Description
Garlic Oil Roasted Vegetables are a delicious and healthy side dish, featuring a variety of colorful vegetables roasted to perfection with a flavorful garlic oil mixture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
- Wash and thoroughly dry all the vegetables.
- Cut them into similar-sized pieces so they roast more evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well to distribute the garlic and seasonings throughout the oil.
- Place the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the garlic oil mixture over the vegetables.
- Toss thoroughly until every piece is lightly coated.
- Spread the vegetables across the baking sheet in a single layer. Use two baking sheets if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Roast for 25–35 minutes, tossing the vegetables halfway through cooking.
- Check the vegetables after 20 minutes. The broccoli and zucchini may finish sooner than the carrots and cauliflower.
- Continue roasting until the edges are golden brown and the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, lemon zest, or red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm while the vegetables are caramelized and fragrant.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables with your favorites.
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg