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Roasted Market Vegetables
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Updated Aug 24, 2026 GMT
High-heat vegetables with olive oil, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon.
A sheet pan of mixed vegetables is the studio side we never get tired of. The trick is space, heat, and salting twice — once before they roast, once when they come out with lemon.
Why this works
Crowding steams. Two pans or a single generous sheet gives you caramelized edges. Similar-density vegetables can share a pan; add quicker-cooking pieces later if you mix zucchini with carrots.
Key ingredients
- A mix of vegetables
- Carrots, cauliflower, red onion, and sweet potato are a reliable winter mix. Summer: zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes in the last 10 minutes.
- Lemon
- Acid at the end wakes up roasted sweetness.
Studio tips
- Cut pieces the same size. A huge carrot next to a thin wedge of onion will never finish together.
- Preheat the sheet pan. Vegetables that hit hot metal start browning immediately.
- Finish with herbs after roasting so they stay green.
Recipe card
Roasted Market Vegetables
High-heat vegetables with olive oil, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon.
Difficulty: Easy 👌
15 min
Preparation
35 min
Baking
0 min
Resting
- Total
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (900g) mixed vegetables, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a sheet pan inside.
- 2Toss the vegetables with oil, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- 3Spread on the hot pan in a single layer. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until browned at the edges and tender.
- 4Toss with lemon zest, juice, and herbs. Taste for salt and serve.
Notes
- A spoon of salsa verde on top is not traditional. It is very good.
Nutrition
164 kcal · 18g carbs · 3g protein · 10g fat · 5g fiber
About 164 calories per serving. Values are estimates.
Frequently asked
Can I roast these ahead?
Yes. Reheat at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the lemon and herbs after they come back out.
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