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How to Roast Vegetables

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There are several easy steps you can take to make your veggies perfectly roasted.

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Cut your vegetables into equal sizes and coat them in a thin layer of oil and seasoning to bring out their best taste. When you go to roast them in the oven, it’s important to note that harder vegetables such as potatoes and carrots will take longer to cook than softer veggies like broccoli and cauliflower. When your vegetables have browned edges and soft centers, they’re ready to be eaten!

1 Preheat your oven to 400–450 °F (204–232 °C). 425 °F (218 °C) is an ideal temperature for roasting, but a temperature near this works well too. Vegetables need to be cooked at a high temperature to achieve the perfect tenderness and caramelization—if the temperature is too low, the vegetables will overcook before they reach the desired browning.^[1]
2 Wash the vegetables before peeling them, if necessary. Rinse your veggies under cool running water to remove any dirt. If you’re chopping up garlic or onions, make sure you peel them first with your hands. Other veggies can be peeled using a peeler or knife, such as cucumbers, eggplant, or potatoes.
3 Chop or dice the vegetables into small sizes. While your veggies should all be around the same size once they’re cut up, it’s best to cut harder vegetables into smaller pieces than softer vegetables. This will ensure the vegetables cook more evenly, especially when they’re all together in the same tray.^[2]
- Use a sharp cutting knife to cut the veggies into cubes or small pieces.
- Softer vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower, can be in larger pieces than harder vegetables, such as potatoes.
4 Add oil and seasoning to the veggies. You can place the veggies in a large bowl or a plastic, sealable bag. Pour enough oil over the vegetables so that they all have a thin sheen to them; 1–3 tablespoons (15–44 ml) of oil should do the trick. Sprinkle any seasoning that you like over the veggies as well, such as salt, pepper, or fresh herbs and spices.^[3]
- Olive oil is the most common to use on vegetables, but you can also use toasted sesame…