Description
A simple and healthy recipe for roasted frozen mixed vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. This dish is perfect as a quick side, combining the ease of frozen veggies with flavorful roasting to bring out a delicious, slightly caramelized taste and crisp texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 12 oz mixed frozen vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or use olive oil spray)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Add Vegetables: Pour the frozen mixed vegetables directly from the freezer onto the parchment-lined baking sheet without thawing them first.
- Season Vegetables: Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss everything together until all pieces are evenly coated with oil and seasoning.
- Roast Vegetables: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the vegetables for about 30 minutes. Every 10 minutes, stir and flip the vegetables to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Check Doneness: Roast until the vegetable edges begin to brown and the vegetables reach your desired level of tenderness and texture, then remove from the oven and serve.
Notes
- Do not thaw the vegetables before roasting; roasting them frozen helps achieve a crisp texture.
- You can adjust seasoning quantities to taste, or add herbs such as thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- For a lower-fat option, use olive oil spray instead of olive oil.
- Stirring and flipping the vegetables during roasting helps even browning and prevents burning.
- This recipe works well as a side dish or can be added to salads, grain bowls, or pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Frozen mixed vegetables, roasted vegetables, easy side dish, healthy vegetable recipe, oven roasted vegetables
