Description
Roasted Vegetables Medley brings together garden-fresh produce tossed with herbs and olive oil for a simple, delightful side dish. Crisp colorful veggies emerge from the oven golden and tender, ready to complement any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 3 cups sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brussels sprouts halved
- 2 apples cubed
Proteins:
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- A few cracks black pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 400°F, positioning the rack in the center for even heat distribution.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 3 cups cubed sweet potatoes, 2 diced apples, 1 cup halved brussels sprouts, 3 chopped bacon slices, and 5 sprigs of fresh thyme.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over the vegetable mixture and season with 1½ teaspoons kosher salt and several grinds of black pepper. Toss thoroughly to ensure every morsel gets coated.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture onto a rimmed sheet pan, spreading it into a single layer so each ingredient roasts evenly without steaming.
- Slide the pan into the 400°F oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, using a spatula to stir the vegetables every 7-8 minutes for consistent caramelization.
- During the final 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle ½ cup chopped pecans and 1½ tablespoons brown sugar across the top of your vegetable medley.
- Remove the pan from the oven and taste carefully. Adjust seasoning with an extra pinch of salt or pepper if your palate desires.
- Transfer the roasted medley to a serving dish, allowing the vegetables to rest for 2-3 minutes before presenting your aromatic creation.
Notes
- Chop all vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- Line the sheet pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking, especially with the sugary elements.
- If watching calories, replace bacon with smoked paprika for a similar depth of flavor without added fat.
- For a vegetarian version, swap bacon with roasted chickpeas to maintain protein and add a crunchy texture to the medley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg