Roasting Veggies

November 6, 2011 at 10:48 am Leave a comment

Photos and Recipes by Melody Polakow

Roasting is a simple way to bring out the wonderful flavors of your vegetables. Is is a simple technique that works with almost every veggie out there!

Toss (or spray with cooking spray) with a bit of olive or other oil and season with salt/pepper or your favorite seasonings. I always add some garlic powder! Heat your oven to 400 and place veggies in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes, turn veggies over with a spatula and roast for another 15 minutes.

Fun Flavors:

Soy Sauce, Toasted Sesame Oil and 5 Spice Powder
Use a couple tablespoons of Italian Dressing in place of the oil/spices
Old Bay Seasoning
Chili Powder, Garlic
Italian Seasoning, Garlic
Wing Sauce and Garlic Powder

Roasted Veggies are great to have on hand for use in sandwiches and salads. They are a delicious addition to soups and stews and pasta. Add a bit of protein or some cooked beans, serve over brown rice, polenta or mashed potatoes.