Easy Roasted Veggies

One of my goals in starting out with parenting was that ALL of my kids would eat broccoli. I’m happy to say, they ALL love this delicious roasted broccoli and other vegetables. Here’s the quick and easy recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 heads of broccoli
• 1 squash
• 1/4 of a smal red onion
• grape tomatoes
• Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Montreaal Steak Seasoning or Seasonings of your choice
• Any other vegetables you choose: We love adding brussel sprouts, asparagus, Kale, carrots, fresh green beans or basically ANY vegetables that you have on hand and want to use up!

Directions: Preheat the oven to 425 or 450 degrees if you are the daring type. Cut all of your chosen vegetables into bite sized pieces and throw them into a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over and stir to lightly coat all of the vegetables. Now without anyone else seeing you (like a spouse or kids) add 2-3 splashes of Balsamic Vinegar (This is a secret ingredient that I think adds a nice bit of browness to the broccoli heads and makes them taste like BACON) Then add your desired seasonings. This time, I used Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning and it is really delicious. You could use garlic powder, lemon pepper, or any herb seasoning. Be sure to add some salt, kosher or Sea Salt is great. Then pour that whole bowl full of veggies onto the largest cookie sheet that you have. You don’t want it to be too crowded or the veggies won’t crisp up as well. Sometimes I line the cookie sheet with foil for easier clean up. Then stick the pan of goodness into the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, until the broccoli starts to brown just a tiny bit. Voila! Best Roasted Veggies ever that your kids will love!

And now…..the directions again…..WITH PICTURES!

Preheat the oven to 425 or 450 degrees. Cut all of your chosen vegetables into bite sized pieces and throw them into a large bowl.

Drizzle olive oil over and stir to lightly coat all of the vegetables.

Now without anyone else seeing you (like a spouse or kids) add 2-3 splashes of Balsamic Vinegar (This is a secret ingredient that I think adds a nice bit of browness to the broccoli heads and makes them taste like BACON) How did I not get a picture of me pouring in the Balsamic Vinegar!!! Please don’t forget it.

Then add your desired seasonings. This time, I used Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning and it is really delicious. You could use garlic powder, lemon pepper, or any herb seasoning. Be sure to add some salt, kosher or Sea Salt is great.

Then pour that whole bowl full of veggies onto the largest cookie sheet that you have. You don’t want it to be too crowded or the veggies won’t crisp up as well. Sometimes I line the cookie sheet with foil for easier clean up. Then stick the pan of goodness into the oven and roast for 20 minutes, until the broccoli starts to brown just a tiny bit. Voila! Best Roasted Veggies ever that your kids will love!

You can adjust this recipe and add protein to it as well! Add on a slab of beautiful salmon, and you have a complete meal.