Heart-Healthy Simple Roasted Vegetables

Brighten up your dinner table with this flavorful and nutritious recipe for Heart-Healthy Simple Roasted Vegetables! Packed with vibrant, immune-boosting ingredients like carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, broccoli, and cauliflower, this dish delivers a colorful medley of goodness. Seasoned with aromatic dried herbs like thyme and rosemary, plus a hint of garlic powder and fresh lemon juice, these roasted veggies strike the perfect balance of savory and tangy. With a quick 15-minute prep time and a simple oven-roasting technique that enhances natural flavors, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it as a wholesome side dish or paired with quinoa or brown rice for a satisfying, plant-based main course. Perfect for clean eating, low-fat diets, or anyone craving a healthy, delicious roasted vegetable dish, this heart-smart recipe is as easy as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 medium (any color) Bell peppers
• 1 large Red onion
• 1 head Cauliflower
• 1 head Broccoli
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into 1/2 inch thick slices.

Step 3

Trim the ends of the zucchini and slice into half-moons about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 4

Core and slice the bell peppers into thin strips.

Step 5

Peel and quarter the red onion, then separate into layers.

Step 6

Break the cauliflower and broccoli into small florets, discarding tough stems.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables.

Step 8

Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables, then sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 9

Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 10

Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through to ensure even roasting.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with lemon juice before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish or over a bed of quinoa or brown rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1992.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	880.4

Total Fat 32.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7700.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.6g	0%
Total Sugars 67.7g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 482.4mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 5108.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.5%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 55.6%