Oven Beginner 35 min

Sheet pan roasted vegetables

Name: Sheet pan roasted vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: north-american
Ingredients: 300 g zucchini; 2 unit bell pepper; 400 g sweet potato; 45 ml olive oil; 5 ml Italian herbs; 5 ml salt

Caramelized, flavorful vegetables on one pan — the simplest side dish there is.

Steps

01
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Cut all vegetables into similar-sized pieces (3-4 cm).
02
Toss vegetables with olive oil, herbs, and salt in a large bowl.
03
Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Don't crowd the pan.
04
Roast 25 minutes, turning halfway through.

Why it works

What is caramelization?

Caramelization is the browning of sugars when exposed to high heat (above 160°C). As sugars break down, they form hundreds of new flavor compounds — nutty, sweet, slightly bitter, complex. It's why a roasted Brussels sprout tastes nothing like a boiled one, even though it's the same vegetable.

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