I feel the same way about roasted vegetables that a lot of bloggers feel about oatmeal.
I eat them every.single.day.
I never ever get sick of them.
There are endless combinations. Endless mix-ins. Endless possibilities.
I usually roast a big batch on the weekend and then have them in my fridge for easy meal options. I constantly think they will last me all week – and they are almost always gone by Tuesday.
This batch was full of brussels sprouts, beets, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, onions, and garlic. I chopped them all up in similarly sized pieces, drizzled them in olive oil, salt, and lemon pepper, then roasted them at 450 degrees for about 45 minutes. Checking and tossing half way in between.
Then I cook 1 cup of grains or beans to mix with all that roughage. This week I had red lentils ( 1 cup cooked in 1 1/2 cups of vegetable broth for 25 minutes) and mixed everything together with some hummus and balsamic vinegar.
Easy Peasy Vegetable Squeezey.
I feel the same way! I loooove roasted vegetables. I don’t make them that much though because it always takes time to heat up the oven and cook them when I’m hungry. Lol!
That’s why I try to make them and keep them in the fridge…not a spontaneous meal, at all.
I love, love them tooo! I especially love roasted Brussels…. and also roasted broccoli dipped in blitzed mixture of anchovies, chillies, red onion and lemon juice. Which sounds like every 5 year olds WORST nightmare but is so sooooo good (assuming you like anchovies?!). It goes like a spicy yummy curry paste thats perfect for dipping! x
Yumm, that sounds awesome! I’m going to see if Baby A will try it, too!
Same here! I roast vegetable constantly during the week! It’s pretty much how I eat all my veggies besides my salads and spinach in my smoothies!
Haha I always think that same thing, and then suddenly it’s Tuesday and I’ve eaten the entire thing. I think we need to have a farm/giant garden and then we’d have veggies around without worrying about fitting in a grocery store run (even though i love grocery shopping).
I hate grocery shopping (go for me!) – I’d love a year-round garden that supplies me with endless vegetables!
I need those veggies in my life, right now. Especially after all the pie I ate last week!
I need to do more of this, thank you!!
I like roasted veggies but am typically way too inpatient to make them so mine always seem to get steamed 99% of the time.
That’s why I have to make them in advance. My patience when I’m hungry is the same as a 6 month old.
What a healthy meal option!
I love roasted veggies too. I need to make them more often. Yum.
Oh, dear….YES. m.y.f.a.v.e.
I’m the same way. Especially roasted veggies – I could literally live on them. I say it all the time. I just want to dive head first into that bowl. It looks amazing.
Me too. LIVE on them. When we live together (someday) – let’s just eat roasted veggies and baked goods every single day. Oh, and some apples. And sunflower seed butter for you.
YES YES YES!!
Roasted veggies are so much tastier – totally worth the time!
I love roasted vegetables. LOVE. Seriously, I can’t get enough. Yesterday when I went to WF, I got their roasted vegetables as part of my lunch. Then I went back and got 8 dollars worth for my dinner. Um, best eight dollars ever spent.
Tell me about it. I can really rack up the bill at the WF hot bar.
omg i share the roasted veggie love. i would eat only them + dessert if i could
Ryan wouldn’t go for that though!
Ohh yum! I love roasted veggies, too! Especially in the winter time. As much as I love salads, I can’t eat them when it’s cold out. So I’ve been steaming, sauteeing, and roasting my veggies
Love that you added lentils! One of my fave legumes.
must get to the grocery store..all we have are bits and pieces of leftovers here. veggies are on the list!
Roasted Vege pizza with goats cheese and walnuts is my favourite
oh glorious roasties!
Oooh heck. I need some goat cheese with this. On a pizza. You are brilliant.
I am the EXACT same way- no thank you to oatmeal! I have tried to like it so many times because so many bloggers do, but I just can’t do it! Also- red lentils are my go to comforting, but healthy food
I would eat nothing but roasted vegetables if I could get away with it. They’re just so delicious, and you can do anything with them. Now I’m wishing I’d made a big batch on the weekend. That’s a very good idea.
Thats totally how I am! Roasted VEGGIES are the BEST!! and so easy! on sunday I make a TON and they probably last till at least thursday! So easy and the babes love them to!
My babe loves them too. Brussels sprouts, beets…devours them all!
Roasted vegetables are like candy to me. I could eat them for ever meal I think. I need to make a big batch on the weekends–wonderful idea.
I’m going to have to agree with you Katie. Roasted veggies > Oatmeal!
I’m the total opposite. Not a fan of roasted veg at all.
I adore roasted veggies but my husband prefers them steamed. Somebody’s missing out…..and it’s not me.
Roasted veggies are like nature’s candy!
I LOVE veggies too!!! I just went out to eat with my aunt who was in town and I went gaga for some roasted beets at dinner!! Never mind I had my own roasted beets last night. I NEVER get sick of veggies!
I think roasted beets are my favorite. Adrienne and I love them – they make for interesting diapers, too. Too much? Sorry.
That is such my kind of dinner! I could never get tired of roasted vegetables. I eat them at least once a day too…they really can turn any meal into something wonderful.
I want brussel sprouts SO badly now! Good one! Such a bad influence haha
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