# Roasted Vegetables

Caramelized edges, tender centers, and a little char — the oven does all the work on whatever vegetables you have on hand.

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Prep: 15 min · Cook: 35 min · Total: 50 min · Yields: 4 servings

## Ingredients

- 2 medium carrots (peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 medium zucchini (cut into 1-inch half-moons)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 medium red onion (cut into 1-inch wedges)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 small head)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 0.5 tsp dried)

## Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a rack in the center.
2. Cut the 2 medium carrots, 1 medium zucchini, 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium red onion, and 2 cups broccoli florets into roughly equal 1-inch pieces so they roast at the same rate.
3. Spread all the vegetables in a single layer across two large rimmed baking sheets — do not crowd them onto one pan.
4. Drizzle the 3 tbsp olive oil evenly over the vegetables, then sprinkle with the 0.75 tsp kosher salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp garlic powder.
5. Toss everything directly on the pans until each piece is well coated, then spread back into a single layer.
6. Roast for 20 minutes without disturbing, allowing the undersides to develop color.
7. Flip the vegetables with a spatula, scatter the 2 cloves minced garlic over the top, and return the pans to the oven.
8. Roast for another 12–15 minutes until the edges are caramelized and the thickest pieces (carrots) are tender when pierced with a fork.
9. Remove from the oven and immediately scatter the 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves over the hot vegetables.
10. Taste and adjust salt, then transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

## Tip

> Add the garlic halfway through roasting, not at the start — garlic burns at high heat and turns bitter before the vegetables are done.

Tags: weeknight, vegetarian, vegan, one-pan, gluten-free

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