Name: Effortlessly Delicious Roasted Vegetables with Fresh Parsley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large head broccoli (about 1.5 lbs), cut into florets; 3-4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds or sticks; 1 large red bell pepper, cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium zucchini, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1 small red onion, cut into ½-inch wedges; 4-5 cloves garlic, thickly sliced or left whole; 3-4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Wash all vegetables thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, sliced carrots, chopped red bell pepper, chopped zucchini, red onion wedges, and garlic slices.
3
Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. Toss everything together well with your hands until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
4
Divide the seasoned vegetables between one or two large baking sheets, ensuring they are spread in a single layer without overcrowding. This allows for proper roasting and caramelization.
5
Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven. Roast for 20-30 minutes, tossing the vegetables halfway through, until they are tender-crisp and beautifully caramelized at the edges.
6
Once cooked, remove the roasted vegetables from the oven. Transfer them to a serving dish and immediately sprinkle generously with freshly chopped parsley. Toss gently to combine and serve hot.

💡 Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetable mix based on seasonality or preference. Harder vegetables like potatoes or sweet potatoes can be added, but cut them smaller or give them a 10-minute head start. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the seasonings. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

Effortlessly Delicious Roasted Vegetables with Fresh Parsley