Description
Mediterranean vegetables mingle in this garlic herb roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini delight, creating a harmonious blend of rustic flavors. Crisp edges, aromatic herbs, and golden-brown surfaces invite you to savor each wholesome, garden-fresh bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) potatoes
- 1 pound (454 grams) carrots
- 1 pound (454 grams) zucchini
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Oils and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup and optimal roasting conditions.
- Meticulously clean potatoes and slice into consistent 1-inch cubes to ensure uniform cooking and texture.
- Carefully peel carrots and cut diagonally into half-inch thick segments for visually appealing presentation.
- Trim zucchini ends and slice into elegant half-moon shapes approximately half-inch thick for balanced roasting.
- Finely mince garlic and chop fresh rosemary and thyme to maximize flavor intensity and aromatic release.
- Combine potato cubes, carrot slices, and zucchini pieces in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a vibrant vegetable ensemble.
- Generously coat vegetables with olive oil, then evenly distribute minced garlic, chopped herbs, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, ensuring comprehensive seasoning.
- Arrange seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing to promote crisp edges and proper caramelization.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, rotating vegetables midway to guarantee consistent browning and prevent adherence to the pan.
- During the final roasting stage, optionally add small butter fragments to enhance richness and create a golden exterior.
- Extract from oven once vegetables achieve a tender, golden-brown appearance with crispy edges, then allow a brief 5-minute resting period before serving.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor intensity, releasing their aromatic oils by finely chopping just before adding to the vegetables.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure crispy, caramelized edges and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Experiment with alternative herb combinations like rosemary and sage or add smoked paprika for a flavor twist that keeps the dish exciting and versatile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg