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Lemon Garlic Sheet-Pan Vegetables

Colorful roasted vegetables with golden edges, garlic and fresh lemon.

Prep 15 minCook 25 minServes 4
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Sample recipe in development. Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is still pending.

A note on this recipe

Spread the vegetables over a large pan instead of piling them up. More contact with the metal gives browned edges, while space between pieces lets moisture escape.

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini, cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • 2 bell peppers, roughly chopped
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

How to make it

01

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet.

02

Dry the cut vegetables and toss with olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.

03

Spread everything in one layer without crowding the pan.

04

Roast 22–28 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized.

05

Finish with fresh lemon zest and juice while warm.

Kitchen notes & substitutions

Add lemon at the end

Roasted lemon zest brings aroma; a final squeeze of juice keeps the vegetables bright without wetting them before roasting.

A useful variation

Serve over quinoa, couscous or rice. Use two trays if the vegetables will not fit comfortably.

Storage & making ahead

Refrigerate promptly in a covered container for 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven for a crispier result.

For temperature guidance, see FoodSafety.gov.

Questions about this recipe

Can I chop vegetables ahead?

Yes. Refrigerate chopped vegetables, then add oil and seasonings shortly before roasting.

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Lemon Garlic Sheet-Pan Vegetables

Colorful roasted vegetables with golden edges, garlic and fresh lemon.

Prep 15 minCook 25 minServes 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet.
  2. Dry the cut vegetables and toss with olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
  3. Spread everything in one layer without crowding the pan.
  4. Roast 22–28 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
  5. Finish with fresh lemon zest and juice while warm.

Sample recipe, not yet kitchen-tested. Image illustrative.

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