Name: Quick & Easy Roasted Vegetables- Delicious Every Time!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 large bunch/bag broccoli or green beans; 1/2 tbsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) (if you like a little spice); 1 tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil

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If you’re ever needing a super quick and easy vegetable to add to your meal that is still really delicious, here is my go-to method for preparing veggies. You can use this method any time you just need it to be quick and don’t want to think about it too much. Use this simple base recipe as-written, or easily add in any other additional seasonings that you like. Roasting the veggies and adding garlic powder take them to a whole new level that can not even be compared to boiling or microwaving your veggies.

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As a kid we typically ate broccoli boiled, which I didn’t mind, but I didn’t really enjoy it unless there was a cheese sauce to go with it. Well now, with this method of roasting the broccoli with garlic, I can say that I absolutely LOVE broccoli! Your cooking method and preparation really do matter. I use this method for squash & potatoes too! Give it a try if you’ve never prepared them like this before, and see if your kids start to say they like broccoli (and green beans)!

*My seasoned green beans about to go in the oven*

If using an aluminum pan, I like to bake mine on top of compostable parchment paper to provide a barrier between the baking sheet and the food, which helps to prevent harmful chemicals from leeching into the food. If you’re using a pan with a non-stick coating, I highly recommend using parchment paper to provide a barrier, as non-stick coatings are not healthy!

If your baking sheet is scratched or damaged, it is even more likely that the non-stick coating will get into your food. One downside to using parchment paper is that I find the vegetables don’t crisp up as nicely as when you don’t use any parchment paper… so keep that in mind. I’ve recently switched to these stainless steel pans and quite like them!

Also, I like my food well-seasoned with bold flavours. If that’s not you, or if you know that you’re not a big fan of garlic, feel free to reduce the amount I’ve specified. P.S. if you like a little spice, these roasted green beans are really good with red pepper flakes added!

Quick & Easy Roasted Vegetables- Delicious Every Time!

A super simple yet delicious way to cook your veggies. This is my no-fail method that guarantees delicious vegetables using only pantry staples. Makes a perfect side for any meal!

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Prep Time:10

Cook Time:12

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: 425 F, baked, easy, garlic, garlic powder, oven, pantry staples, quick, roasted, simple

Author: Courtney Macoy

Equipment

baking sheet or oven-safe dish
parchment paper (optional)

Ingredients

1 large bunch/bag broccoli or green beans
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) if you like a little spice
1 tbsp avocado oil or coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper (optional), then wash and chop veggies.
Place veggies on baking sheet and add the oil and seasonings. Toss together with clean hands (or use a spatula if you prefer). Adjust seasonings if needed depending on the amount being made or your personal preference.
Bake for 12 minutes. Taste and add more salt & pepper if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

-This method of 12 minutes at 425 F works well for almost any quick-cooking veggie. For longer-cooking vegetables such as carrots, cauliflower, onions, squash, and potatoes, they will need to cook for around 30 minutes.

-If you’re not a big fan of garlic, or if you prefer your food just lightly seasoned, you may want to reduce the amount of garlic powder. But note that I wouldn’t recommend adding more garlic after they are cooked because then it will be raw garlic.

I hope this helps makes it a little easier to eat your veggies!