How to roast vegetables

Roasting veggies helps bring out their natural sweetness and creates rich flavours. Learn how to coat vegetables in oil for roasting here.
Vegetables being cut into even pieces for roasting

Step 1

Wash and dry the vegetables, cut the vegetables into evenly sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly.

As many vegetables’ skins are rich in fibre, washing and drying them instead of peeling helps maximise nutrition, reduce food waste and enhance their flavour and texture.

Vegetables being tossed in oil before roasting

Step 2

Place the raw vegetables into a large bowl. Measure 1 tablespoon of pure vegetable oil or olive oil and pour it into the bowl.

Vegetables being tossed in oil before roasting

Step 3

Add fresh or dried herbs of your choice for extra flavour. Gently stir to evenly coat the vegetables with the oil and herbs.

Chopped vegetables being tipped from a bowl onto a baking tray

Step 4

Pour the coated vegetables into a roasting dish, spreading them out in a single layer for even cooking.

A tray of roasted mixed vegetables fresh from the oven

Step 5

Place the dish in a preheated oven at 200°C and roast for 15–60 minutes, depending on the type of vegetables.

Step 6

Keep in mind that softer vegetables like zucchini and capsicum will need less time (around 15–20 minutes), while root vegetables and pumpkin may take closer to an hour. Start roasting root vegetables for approximately 30 minutes before carefully adding the softer vegetables to the same tray, or a separate tray. Stir the vegetables halfway through cooking for even browning.

Step 7

Safety tips:

  • Use oven mitts when handling the hot roasting pan.
  • Open the oven door slowly and stand back to avoid being burned by hot steam.

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