In the winter, nothing makes me feel like I’m doing my body a great service than eating a plate of roasted vegetables. What I love about roasting them is that there are countless flavor possibilities that’s only limited by your imagination. One faithful customer uses our Dark Chocolate Balsamic on her roasted vegetables and her family can’t get enough of them. Thanks for that tidbit, Adrianna! Lately, I’ve been on a citrus kick, craving that bright, fresh zing that reminds you of sunshine. I suppose I’m longing for the sun and warding off germ bugs all at once. For this recipe, I chose to use our Milanese Gremolata olive oil which combines fresh lemon zest, minced garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley and a hint of mint into a brightly flavored ultra premium olive oil. Often, I will finish my veggies off with a splash of our Lemon Balsamic. Eat these veggies fresh out of the oven, as a snack, on a panini, or pureed as a soup!
Be inspired to create your own flavor combination using our oils and vinegars. I’d love for you to share them with me!
1 bunch asparagus, ends cut off, sliced into 2-3 inch pieces
1 whole red onion, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks
8 to 10 ounces of mushrooms (any kind), quartered or halved depending on size
1 whole medium-sized eggplant, sliced into rounds and then cut into large chunks
1/2 whole butternut squash, peeled and cut into large chunks
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 to 2 teaspoons of Bodacious Olive Smoky Citrus Salt or any seasoning of your choice
1/3 cup Bodacious Olive Gremolata Olive Oil, or your favorite flavor such as garlic, rosemary, etc.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Combine all the prepped veggies in a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil, then season with the smoky citrus salt, pepper, and any other seasonings of your choice. Toss to coat.
Arrange on two baking sheets, spreading the veggies out to give them room. Roast for 20 minutes, shaking the pans at least twice during that time. If needed, roast for an additional 5-10 minutes, until veggies are nicely roasted.
The Nordic Ware Natural Prism Bakeware would be perfect for roasting these vegetables without worrying about them sticking. The Big Sheet may be large enough for all of the veggies without the risk of overcrowding.