Description
Homemade garlic herb vegetable medley shines with fresh seasonal produce and aromatic seasonings. Mediterranean-inspired herbs and simple techniques create a delightful side dish you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (454 g) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) with rack centered for optimal roasting, and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Vegetable Preparation: Slice baby potatoes, carrots, and zucchini into uniform 1-inch chunks, ensuring consistent cooking and attractive presentation.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create a fragrant herb mixture.
- Coating and Arranging: Transfer vegetables to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with herbal seasoning, gently toss to coat evenly, then spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding to promote caramelization.
- Roasting: Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring midway to ensure even browning, until vegetables develop crispy edges and tender interiors with a rich, golden color.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a bright, herbaceous accent to the vegetable medley.
Notes
- Precision Chopping Matters: Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to guarantee even cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Oil Coating Technique: Ensure each vegetable piece gets thoroughly coated with seasoning mixture for maximum flavor absorption and consistent taste.
- Single Layer Roasting Secret: Spread vegetables in a single, uncrowded layer to achieve perfect caramelization and crispy edges instead of steamed, soggy results.
- Midway Stirring Trick: Redistribute vegetables halfway through roasting to promote balanced browning and prevent sticking or uneven cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg