Easy balsamic roasted vegetables are flavorful, irresistible, and easy to adapt. Just use the vegetables you have on hand.
Recipe Overview
Why you’ll love it: Plain vegetables are easily transformed into a special treat.
How long it takes: 1 hour
Equipment you’ll need: large bowl, sheet pan
Servings: 6
Roasting is one of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables. The flavors just come alive as the natural sugars in the vegetables caramelize with the high heat.
I often roast vegetables simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper but I have to say, these balsamic roasted vegetables are a show-stopper in terms of flavor. The balsamic vinegar not only adds tangy fruity flavor but the sugars in it caramelize on the outside surface of the vegetables. So good!
I mean, just take a look at the mushrooms! That caramelization is completely irresistible. Once you guys try these, you’re not going to want to eat vegetables any other way!
Balsamic roasted vegetables are a simple but outstanding side dish with chicken or steak (or pretty much anything). Try them as a side with balsamic marinated chicken or Instant Pot pork loin roast. They go great with this spice rubbed pork tenderloin or air fryer salmon. Make an easy crockpot ham.
They can also serve as a a really tasty meatless main dish if you add a little protein. Toss in a can of rinsed and drained chickpeas to roast right with the vegetables. Stir in crisp baked tofu. Top with feta or gorgonzola cheese, or this tasty savory granola.
About This Recipe
This recipe is very flexible. I always experiment with different herbs and seasonings. Sometimes I just season the vegetables with a couple of teaspoons of my all-purpose seasoning.
Keep in mind that you can roast nearly any vegetable. The key is cutting them into approximately the same size so they cook evenly, or adding them at slightly different times. You can do either for this recipe.
You’ll want to cut the carrots and the parsnips (or any other hard root vegetables) a little smaller than the mushrooms and onions, because they’ll take a little longer to roast.
Alternatively, you can roast the firmer vegetables for 10 to 15 minutes prior to adding the mushrooms and onions. You’ll have to split the seasonings and use two separate bowls for this method, so I usually just opt for slicing those parsnips and carrots a little smaller, because it’s way easier and I don’t like doing dishes.
You’ll want to have a large enough pan so the vegetables are spread out. Another important thing to remember is to preheat the oven. A hot oven is essential. You want the vegetables to roast, not slowly steam.
What's a Sheet Pan?
This trusty pan is a kitchen essential. I use mine at least a few times a week. A sheet pan is a large (13 x 18 inches) rimmed baking pan. The rim is usually about one inch. This size is sometimes called a half sheet pan.
Ideally, the oven temperature should be between 400°F to 425°F. Always preheat the oven before roasting veggies. For a good sear, preheat the oven with the sheet pan inside; add the vegetables to the hot sheet pan.
Can you roast veggies at lower temperatures? If you have other foods baking in the oven at a different temperature, it’s perfectly okay to roast the veggies at the same time. They may take a bit longer but will turn out fine.
Balsamic vinegar will turn darker in the oven as the liquid cooks away; it’s similar to a balsamic reduction. The vinegar becomes more syrupy, sweeter, and darker in color. The darker color does not mean it’s burning. However, anything will burn in the oven eventually!
Balsamic vinegar has a tangy, slightly sweet, assertive flavor that goes well with lots of foods. It goes well with tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella in Caprese salads. Try this Caprese pasta salad or Caprese couscous stuffed tomatoes. These honey balsamic chicken thighs are outstanding.
Make It Your Own
- Use any combination of vegetables you like.
- Experiment with herbs and/or seasoning.
- Add Italian link sausage or bratwurst to the pan. They’ll roast right along with the veggies. Try sheet pan honey balsamic chicken and vegetables. It’s one of my favorite one pan recipes.
- Add protein such as canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained), tofu, or cheese to make a meatless main dish.
To get a head start on making roasted vegetables, prep the vegetables up to a day ahead. Refrigerate them in an airtight container or zip top bag. When it’s showtime, all you’ll have to do is toss them with the oil/vinegar mixture and put them in the oven. So easy!
This is a great recipe to meal prep and eat throughout the week. Roasted vegetables are so good on a salad, cold or warmed up quickly in the microwave. They’re also wonderful with quinoa (think Buddha bowls) or in a roasted vegetable wrap.
Roasted vegetables will keep in the refrigerator for at least four to five days. They also freeze well. Make sure they are completely cool before storing them in airtight containers. If they are still warm, condensation will form inside the container and make the veggies soggy.
Reheat roasted vegetables in a toaster oven (set it to bake at 425ºF and heat for 10 minutes). They can be reheated in a dry frying pan; just toss them around over medium-high heat until they’re warmed through.
A quick zap in the microwave works too and I’ve found that my air fryer does a great job of reheating roasted vegetables, too.
More Roasted Vegetables
- Learn how to make Roasted Broccoli perfectly every time.
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- Roasted Cauliflower – How to Roast Cauliflower
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Asiago
- Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil
- Roasted Radishes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Shallots
- or this list of over 40 Roasted Vegetable Recipes!
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds
- 3 large parsnips, peeled and sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped, or sliced lengthwise into wedges
- 8 ounces white mushrooms, halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more or less to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add prepared vegetables, and stir well with spoon (or your hands!) until vegetables are coated.
- Spread vegetables onto a rimmed baking sheet in single layer. Roast in preheated oven until carrots and parsnips are tender, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Try to make the cut-up vegetables evenly sized so they roast evenly. For example, when slicing the carrots and parsnips, cut the “skinny ends” a little larger so they don’t burn.
- When choosing which vegetables to roast together, make sure they are compatible in terms of how long they take to get tender. Firm root vegetables such as parsnips, carrots, potatoes, beets, onions, or sweet potatoes take longer; softer vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, etc. take less time and can be added to the pan midway so they don’t get overdone.
- Roasted vegetables will keep at least 4 to 5 days in the fridge or in the freezer for six months. Be sure to label them.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Vegetables look yummy, good idea for a side dish :)
Nice roasted vegetables, which are always a meal favorite for us. This time of year it just seems like the thing to do. Thanks for sharing.
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