Description
Garlic herb roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini deliver a Mediterranean-inspired medley of flavors that dance on your palate. Roasted with aromatic herbs and golden-brown edges, this simple side dish promises deliciousness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 3 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a sizzling 400°F (200°C), preparing for a robust vegetable roasting experience.
- Slice zucchini into half-moon shapes, chop carrots diagonally, and cube potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces for consistent cooking.
- Transfer all chopped vegetables into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring ample room for thorough coating.
- Cascade olive oil across the vegetables, creating a glistening surface that will help herbs adhere and promote caramelization.
- Sprinkle finely chopped garlic, crushed dried thyme, crumbled rosemary leaves, and vibrant paprika over the vegetable medley.
- Season generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, using fingertips to massage seasonings into every vegetable crevice.
- Arrange the herb-infused vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet, distributing them in a single, uncrowded layer to encourage optimal browning.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the vegetables to roast for 35-40 minutes, rotating the pan midway to ensure even caramelization.
- Monitor the vegetables until they transform into tender, golden-edged morsels with crispy exteriors.
- Extract the roasted vegetable ensemble from the oven and shower with freshly chopped parsley for a final burst of color and herbal brightness.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use high-quality, fresh herbs for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic roasted vegetables.
- For gluten-free and vegan diets, this recipe naturally meets those requirements without modifications.
- Consider adding grated parmesan cheese after roasting for extra depth and richness if desired, which creates a delightful crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg