Description
Garlic herb vegetable medley brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with garden-fresh ingredients. Zesty herbs and roasted garlic elevate simple vegetables, creating a delightful side dish that will transport you to sunny Italian countryside kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Cooking Liquid:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius), positioning the rack in the center to ensure uniform roasting.
- Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the vegetable medley.
- Carefully slice baby potatoes into uniform halves, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size for consistent cooking.
- Chop carrots and zucchini into similar-sized pieces, approximately 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) chunks to promote even roasting.
- Transfer all prepared vegetables into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a colorful and fresh vegetable ensemble.
- Craft a robust seasoning blend by combining extra virgin olive oil, finely minced garlic, dried oregano, fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the aromatic seasoning mixture over the vegetables, using a silicone spatula to gently toss and coat each piece thoroughly.
- Arrange the seasoned vegetables on the prepared baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer to maximize caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, using a wooden spoon to redistribute vegetables halfway through cooking to ensure golden-brown edges.
- Remove the vegetable medley when edges are crispy and interior is tender, displaying a rich, appetizing color.
- Optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant green accent and subtle herbal notes to the dish.
Notes
- Prep Efficiency: Halve, slice, and chop vegetables in advance to streamline the cooking process and save time in the kitchen.
- Seasoning Strategy: Whisk oil and herbs separately to ensure even distribution and maximize flavor infusion throughout the vegetable medley.
- Roasting Technique: Space vegetables in a single layer to promote crispy edges and prevent steaming, allowing each piece to caramelize beautifully.
- Temperature Precision: High heat at 425F creates golden-brown exteriors while maintaining tender, flavorful vegetable interiors.
- Midway Mixing: Stirring vegetables halfway through roasting ensures uniform cooking and prevents burning on one side.
- Fresh Finish: Sprinkle fresh parsley just before serving to add a bright, herbaceous pop of color and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg