Roasted Vegetables
- 3 to 4 pounds fresh vegetables, prepared
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Fresh herbs, if desired
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Roasted Vegetable Variations, recipes follow
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Chop the vegetables or roast them whole.
- The larger the pieces, the longer it will take to roast.
- Toss the vegetables with olive oil, fresh herbs, and generously season with salt and pepper.
- Place on a prepared baking sheet, cast iron pan, or a roasting pan.
- Keep in mind that the harder the vegetable and larger the size, the longer it will take to roast.
- Whole beets can take an hour or more, while asparagus will roast up in about 10 minutes.
- Test for doneness by piercing the vegetable with a knife.
- Serve the roasted vegetables with toasted nuts, bread crumbs, or grated cheese on top.
- Roasted Vegetable Variations:
- Slow-Roasted Tomatoes: Quarter 3 to 4 pounds ripe tomatoes brushed with olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, and generously seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Roast the tomatoes cut side up on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 2 hours until the tomatoes are beginning to brown and maintain their shape when moved.
- Cool.
- Make into homemade tomato sauce by chopping the tomatoes and heating in a saucepan with chicken stock, fresh herbs, and just a bit of fresh cream.
- Roasted Garlic: Peel the paper exterior off of garlic heads.
- Set the garlic heads on top of aluminum foil square.
- Brush the garlic head with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and top with any desired fresh herbs.
- Fold the sides up crimping tightly.
- Place the packet on a baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
- Cook's Note: It is best to use the roasted garlic while still warm.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/roasted-vegetables.html (may not work)