Giada's Roasted Vegetables

I  made some roasted vegetables the other day and LOVED them. They are my new favorite way to cook vegetables because they are super easy and delicious. I posted the recipe below. They had a great texture after 40 minutes. I do like my veggies to have a slight crunch so I might try 35 minutes next time and see how they are.

Caution: I used the actual amount of seasoning that it said and it was WAY too much. (I should have gone with my gut) I must not have made enough vegetables for it to cover even though I made a ton. Next time I am only going to use 1/4 of the amounts of seasoning (as well as reduce the number of veggies I make). I also don't like that much pepper. These had a real kick to it. 

Of Note: I LOVE these brussell sprouts. These are the best I have ever had. They were my favorite vegetable of the group.

Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Prep Time:

20 min

Inactive Prep Time:

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Cook Time:

40 min

Level:

Easy

Serves:

6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 medium carrots (about 3/4 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch thick circles
• 1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts (about 1/2 pound), halved
• 4 cups red bliss potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices
• 3 medium parsnips (about1 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 cup sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices (I didn't use these)
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Grease an 11 by 17-inch baking sheet pan with extra-virgin olive oil. Place vegetables in baking sheet and add the dried herbs, salt and pepper. Toss well, evenly coating all the vegetables with the seasonings and oil. Add more oil if the vegetables seem dry
Spread the vegetables evenly on a large baking sheet. Place on middle rack in oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.