“My daughter actually requested we make this because she saw it on tik tok!
This simple recipe brings out the natural sweetness of a variety of vegetables, enhanced by aromatic Italian seasoning and a touch of lemon juice. Roasting is a fantastic way to create a healthy and delicious side dish.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Red Onion (peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks) | 1/2 medium |
| Italian Seasoning | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 – 3 cloves |
| Carrots (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices) | 2 medium |
| Olive Oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Broccoli Crown (cut into small florets) | 1 medium |
| Bell Peppers (cored, chopped into 1-inch pieces) | 2 medium (e.g., 1 red, 1 yellow) |
| Grape Tomatoes (optional) | 1 cup |
| Zucchini (ends trimmed, sliced and cut into 1/2-inch pieces) | 1 small |
| Salt | To taste |
| Freshly Ground Black Pepper | To taste |
| Fresh Lemon Juice | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Prepare vegetables: On a 13-inch rimmed baking sheet, add the bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli florets, carrots, and red onion chunks.
- Add oil and seasonings: Drizzle the olive oil over the mixed vegetables. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic, and salt.
- Toss to combine: Toss all the vegetables thoroughly until they are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
- Roast initial vegetables: Move the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for about 15 minutes.
- Add tomatoes: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. If using, add the grape tomatoes to the roasted vegetables and toss until well mixed.
- Continue roasting: Put the baking sheet back into the oven and roast for another 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned.
- Add lemon juice and serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle the fresh lemon juice evenly over the roasted vegetables. Serve immediately and enjoy!
