Description
Mediterranean veggie harmony shines in this herb-roasted potatoes, carrots, and zucchini medley, celebrating fresh garden produce with rosemary and thyme. Crisp edges, tender centers, and aromatic herbs invite eager diners to savor each colorful, flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 cups potatoes, diced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups zucchini, sliced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Oil and Cheese:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400F (200C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating.
- Gather potatoes, carrots, and zucchini in a spacious mixing bowl, then generously coat with olive oil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Enhance the vegetable mixture with minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper, thoroughly mixing to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned vegetables across the baking sheet in a uniform single layer, allowing maximum heat exposure and consistent roasting.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes, then pause to gently stir the vegetables for balanced cooking.
- Continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes until potatoes develop a golden-brown crispness and carrots reach a tender consistency when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and allow a brief cooling period of 2-3 minutes to stabilize temperatures.
- Optional: Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley or sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately as a complementary side dish alongside protein options like chicken, steak, fish, or vegetarian alternatives.
Notes
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet, which can cause steaming instead of roasting and prevent crispy edges.
- Use high-quality fresh herbs for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic richness.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like smoked paprika, dried oregano, or Italian herb blend to customize taste profiles for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 388 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg