Roasted Vegetables

You can toast just about anything, but vegetables especially benefit from the high, dry heat of the oven. Their flavor becomes concentrated and their natural sugars caramelize, transforming them into richly satisfying sides. For every 2 pounds of vegetables, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil prior to roasting, Spread in a single layer, with Space in between pieces, if possible, or they’ll steam instead. You can different veggies together if their cooking times are similar, Try our seasoning tips for easy, dinner-party-worthy dishes.

Vegetable	How to Cut	Roasting Time @ 450 F	Seasoning
ASPARAGUS 2lbs.	Trimmed	10-15 minutes	Sprinkle with 1 tsp freshly grated lemon peel after roasting.
BEETS 2 lbs. (without tops)	Whole, unpeeled, pricked with a  fork, then peel after roasting	1 hour	Chop, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and 1tsp  orange peel after roasting.
BROCCOLI 2 lbs.	Trim and peel stem, split florets into 1 1/2 to 2 in wide pieces	10-15 minutes	Sprinkle with 1 Tblsp grated Cheddar cheese after roasting.
BRUSSEL SPROUTS 2 lbs.	Trim and halve through stem end.	15- 20 minutes	Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH 2 lbs.	2 inch pieces	40 minutes	Toss with 1/2 tsp. rosemary, crumbles before roasting.
CARROTS 2 lbs.	1 inch pieces	30-40 minutes	Toss with 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice before serving.
CAULIFLOWER          1 1/2 lbs. (1 medium)	1 1/2 inch florets	20-30 minutes	Sprinkle with 2 Tblsp. Chopped fresh parsley after roasting.
EGGPLANT 2 lbs. (2 medium)	1/2 inch thick slices	20-25 minutes	Drizzle with 1 Tblsp extra virgin olive oil after roasting.
FENNEL 2 lbs. ( 2 lg. Bulbs)	Trimmed and each cut into 12 wedges	35-40 minutes	Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp freshly grated orange peel after roasting.
GREEN BEANS 2 lbs.	Trimmed	20-30 minutes	Toss with 2 Tblsp each fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh dill after roasting.
ONIONS 2 lbs (2 jumbo)	Each cut into 12 wedges	20-30 minutes	Brush with mixture of 1 Tblsp. Brown sugar, 1 tsp cider vinegar; roast 5 minutes more.
POTATOES 2 lbs unpeeled	2 inch pieces	45 minutes	Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp freshly grated orange peel after roasting.
SWEET POTATOES 2 lbs.	Cut crosswise in half then lenghtwise into 1 inch wedges	30 minutes	Toss with 2 Tblsp chopped fresh rosemary before roasting
TURNIPS 2 lbs.	Peel and cut into 6 wedges	45-50 minutes	Toss with 1 Tblsp fresh chopped mint after roasting.
ZUCCHINI 2 lbs.	Trimmed and cut in half crosswise then each half quartered	15-20 minutes	Top with 1 Tblsp. Freshly grated parmesan.