Description
Garlic herb roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini shine as a Mediterranean-inspired side dish that brings robust flavors to your dinner table. Seasonal vegetables caramelize with aromatic herbs, creating a simple yet delicious accompaniment you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (medium) Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced
- 2 (large) carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 (medium) zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (or fresh thyme & rosemary)
- ¼ cup (optional) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a blazing 425°F (220°C), creating an ideal roasting environment for a medley of vegetables.
- Sheet Setup: Arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a non-stick canvas for culinary creation.
- Seasoning Fusion: Whisk olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs into a vibrant flavor elixir.
- Vegetable Coating: Tumble potatoes and carrots into the seasoning blend, massaging each piece to ensure complete flavor infusion.
- Initial Roasting: Spread the seasoned vegetables across the baking sheet, providing ample breathing room for optimal caramelization, and roast for 20 minutes until edges begin to crisp and golden.
- Midway Transformation: Gently redistribute the partially roasted vegetables, then introduce zucchini slices, coating them in the remaining seasoning essence.
- Final Crisping: Continue roasting for an additional 10-15 minutes, coaxing the potatoes to a deep golden-brown crunch and vegetables to tender perfection.
- Finishing Touch: Optionally crown the roasted bounty with a generous shower of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serving: Present the vegetables immediately, capturing their peak crispness and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Maximize Vegetable Crispiness: Cut vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even roasting and consistent crunchiness.
- Prevent Soggy Texture: Pat vegetables dry with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture, guaranteeing a crisp exterior.
- Optimize Oven Spacing: Spread vegetables in a single layer with minimal overlap, allowing hot air circulation and promoting caramelization.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast for a vegan version or use gluten-free herbs for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg