High Protein Simple Roasted Vegetables

Elevate your weeknight meals with this High Protein Simple Roasted Vegetables recipe—packed with vibrant flavors, hearty nutrition, and easy prep! Featuring a colorful medley of broccoli, red bell pepper, carrot, and red onion paired with protein-rich chickpeas, this dish is roasted to perfection with a savory blend of garlic powder, paprika, and cumin. The result? Tender, caramelized veggies and crispy chickpeas with a smoky, earthy seasoning. Ready in just 45 minutes, this gluten-free, vegan-friendly recipe is perfect as a standalone light main course or a nutritious side dish. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, it’s a wholesome, protein-loaded option that’s as delicious as it is simple to make.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 large Red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large Carrot, sliced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, sliced
• 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, and chickpeas.

Step 3

Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and chickpeas. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 4

Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the mixture and toss again until everything is well-coated with the spices.

Step 5

Spread the vegetable and chickpea mixture evenly on a large baking sheet.

Step 6

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred on the edges, and the chickpeas are crispy.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(983.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1254.4

Total Fat 54.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4344.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.3g	0%
Total Sugars 36.7g
Protein 48.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 392.0mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 2122.2mg	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: 37.7%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 47.4%