How to roast vegetables in the oven on sheet pans

Learn a basic oven roasting method that turns broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, radishes and onion into a caramelized side dish. It suits beginners and meal preppers. You need two rimmed baking sheets and about 40 minutes total.

ROASTED VEGETABLES | easy oven roasted recipe, by Clean & Delicious on YouTube. 6 min 35 s.

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Video length
6 min 35 s
Time to do it
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
7

What you need

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 425 F. Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with olive oil or cooking spray so the vegetables do not stick.

  2. Pick firm vegetables that roast well, like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, radishes and onion. Cut them into bite-sized pieces of similar size.

  3. Peel the carrots and cut them into chunks. Halve or quarter the radishes depending on size. Cut the onion into chunky pieces.

  4. Put all the vegetables in a large bowl. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.

  5. Toss gently until every piece is lightly coated. Spread the vegetables across the two baking sheets in a single layer without crowding them.

  6. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Flip the vegetables with a spatula halfway through so they brown evenly.

  7. Pull the pans out when the edges are browned and the carrots are fork tender. Serve hot, or cool and store for meal prep.

Tips and common mistakes

Crowding the pan traps steam and makes the vegetables soft, so use two sheets or roast in batches.

Cut everything to a similar size so the pieces finish cooking at the same time.

Flipping halfway is optional, but it helps the undersides brown.

Roasted vegetables keep in the fridge for a few days and work in salads, omelets and grain bowls.

Questions

Can I use frozen vegetables?

Fresh vegetables roast best because frozen ones release water and tend to steam. If you use frozen, thaw and pat them dry first and expect softer results.

Why did my vegetables come out soggy?

The pan was probably crowded or the vegetables were too wet. Spread them in a single layer with space between pieces and dry them well after washing.

How do I know when they are done?

Look for browned edges and test a carrot or cauliflower piece with a fork. It should slide in easily but the vegetable should still hold its shape.

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