Description
Perfectly seasoned garlic herb roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini offer a delightful Mediterranean-inspired side dish. Crisp vegetables tossed with fragrant herbs and olive oil create a simple yet elegant accompaniment you’ll crave with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cups (300 g / 10.5 oz) baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 oz) carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 oz) zucchini, cut into half-moons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for effortless cleanup and optimal roasting conditions.
- Vegetable Preparation: Thoroughly wash and chop potatoes, carrots, and zucchini into consistent, bite-sized pieces to guarantee uniform cooking and appealing texture.
- Seasoning Fusion: Transfer chopped vegetables to a spacious mixing bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, crushed rosemary, smoky paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss vigorously to ensure complete seasoning coverage.
- Strategic Roasting: Spread seasoned vegetables on the prepared baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer, allowing ample space between pieces to facilitate caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Cooking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, rotating vegetables midway to promote even browning. Verify doneness by testing potato and carrot tenderness with a fork – they should be golden and easily pierced.
- Final Touch: Remove roasted vegetables from the oven, optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation, and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Optimize Vegetable Size: Cut vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces (roughly 1-inch) to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent uneven roasting.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Spread vegetables in a single layer with spacing between pieces to achieve crispy edges and proper caramelization, avoiding steaming or soggy texture.
- Enhance Oil Coverage: Massage olive oil thoroughly into vegetables by hand, ensuring complete and even coating which promotes better browning and flavor absorption.
- Customize Seasoning Flexibility: Experiment with alternative herb combinations like oregano, sage, or za’atar for diverse flavor profiles while maintaining the core roasting technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg