Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long should you roast veggies in the oven? ›

General Roasting Times for Vegetables

Winter squash (butternut squash, acorn squash): 20 to 60 minutes. Crucifers (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts): 15 to 25 minutes. Soft vegetables (zucchini, summer squash, bell peppers): 10 to 20 minutes. Thin vegetables (asparagus, green beans): 10 to 20 minutes.

Winner: Avocado Oil

Thanks to its high smoke point, avocado oil won't emit dark smoke or an unpleasant flavor as you are trying to cook with a high heat.

For vegetables, chicken, and just about everything else, olive oil and ghee are our first choices for roasting at temperatures over 400°F. Not only do they help food cook up with the crispiness you crave, but each one also imparts its own unique flavor that you just don't get from neutral oils like grapeseed or canola.

The next time you roast vegetables, add some cornstarch. Yes, cornstarch—that box in your pantry is the secret to a super-crispy exterior on veggies, from potatoes to cauliflower. Cornstarch is commonly used to coat proteins like chicken or beef to achieve a crispy exterior, so why not use it with vegetables?

Step 2: Add Some Flavor

It's always best to toss the veggies with a little oil and seasoning (at least 1 tablespoon of oil for each baking sheet of veggies) before they cook so they don't stick to the pan. Bonus, the fat helps you absorb some vitamins (fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K) in your vegetables.

About every 10 minutes or so, rotate the tray in the oven so all the vegetables are being evenly roasted. You should also stir them around a bit using a spatula to make sure they're crisping evenly and not sticking to the tray.

Best Vegetables To Roast

Many vegetables can be roasted. Obvious choices are root veg like carrots, potatoes, and parsnips. But crucifers like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower roast well, too. More delicate veggies like cabbage, tomatoes, onions, and squash roast spectacularly well.

Generally, you don't cover vegetables when roasting them in the oven. Covering vegetables will steam them instead of browning them. However, covering with foil is a tried-and-true method for roasting garlic. To make tender (but not crispy) baked vegetables, season them and place them on the dull side of an 18×12-in.

Canola oil is, without doubt, one of the best types of oil for baking. It's preferred in many recipes since it has the most neutral flavor compared to other types of oil.

Best cooking oil for roasting

Extra virgin olive oil and coconut are both good for slow roasts due to their low smoke point and added flavour, whilst vegetable oil and rapeseed oil are neutral, medium smoke point oils that are versatile and can be used in most roasts.

What temperature to roast vegetables? ›

400 degrees F is the best temperature for most roasted vegetables. If you are cooking other items in the oven and need to adjust the temperature to accommodate, anywhere from 375 degrees F to 425 degrees F should work well.

Vegetables should be in a single layer and have at least a bit of personal space on most sides. Use enough olive oil. Otherwise, again, they will just sort of steam themselves. Olive oil is the glue for seasonings and spices, but also helps to create that nice, roasted outside and tender inside.

Herbs like rosemary and thyme, as well as spices, such as chili flakes, pepper and garlic, are a great way to make tasty oven vegetables when you're learning how to roast vegetables without oil.

Toss the vegetables with a seasoned oil mixture (or just oil if you want the veggie flavors to shine) to keep them from drying out and to flavor the vegetables as they roast.

Do you cover vegetables when roasting in the oven? Generally, you don't cover vegetables when roasting them in the oven. Covering vegetables will steam them instead of browning them. However, covering with foil is a tried-and-true method for roasting garlic.

Use a non-stick pan, parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (e.g. Silpat) to ensure that vegetables do not stick to the pan. We prefer the latter because it's reusable and allows the veggies to brown better. If using spray oil, use minor amounts to prevent sticking and help the vegetables release properly.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with the oil, herbs, and salt and pepper. Pour into a large jelly roll pan and bake 20-25 minutes, tossing once or twice during the cooking process. The vegetables are done when they have nice char marks and are still vibrant in color.