Roasted Veggies Italian Herbs (Print Version)
Seasonal vegetables oven-roasted with aromatic Italian herbs, delivering vibrant colors and rich flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
04 - 1 medium eggplant, diced
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Herbs & Seasoning
07 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb mix (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn (for garnish)
13 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine all chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over vegetables. Sprinkle with Italian herbs, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until vegetables are golden and tender.
06 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The vegetables actually taste like themselves, not mushy or overseasoned.
- It works as a side, a main, or tomorrow's lunch when you're hungry and tired.
- You can throw it together while your oven preheats—no precision required.
02 -
- Don't skip the halfway stir—the vegetables on the bottom brown faster and need to trade places with the ones on top.
- If you chop the vegetables too small, they'll shrivel; too large and the edges burn before the insides soften.
- Oven temperatures vary wildly, so start checking at 25 minutes rather than waiting the full 30.
03 -
- Toss the vegetables in a hot pan with a little fresh garlic after roasting if you want to deepen the flavors right before serving.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes stirred in at the end adds brightness and a whisper of heat that makes people ask what you did differently.