If you are looking for a quick, simple and healthy vegetable side dish, then give those oven-roasted potatoes and broccoli a try! This recipe doesn't need much prep, but gives you crispy, golden brown, so full of flavor and nutrient dense vegetables. Naturally gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free.
1lbred potatoes (or baby potatoes)diced in large bite size (1-2 inch cubes). I used 4 large red potatoes.
oil sprayas needed, or regular olive oil (about 1 tablespoon)
salt and ground black pepperto taste
2tspItalian spice mix
1lb broccoli (or 2 small heads)chopped in florets
2cloves of garliccrushed
juice from half of a lemon
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 425º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Clean, dry and dice the potatoes in large chunks. Transfer on the prepared baking sheet and spray (or pour) the oil, sprinkle salt, pepper and dried herbs. Use your hands to toss the pieces and then distribute them all over the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, clean, dry and chop the broccoli in florets. Once the potatoes are done, then toss them on the baking sheet and then push the potatoes on one side. Add the broccoli florets on the other side of the baking sheet and spray some more oil and sprinkle some salt and pepper over. Also add the crushed garlic over the broccoli and use your hands to toss the pieces.
Bake for another 15 minutes or until the broccoli and potatoes are tender and slightly browned/charred, but still firm.
Once done, squeeze some lemon juice over and taste to adjust salt and pepper. Serve right away while still warm.
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Notes
Keep leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or use the microwave.
Serve with vegan burgers, pan-fry tofu or turn into a meal by including chickpeas (see blog post for more details).
Feel-free to use other herbs or spices, such as chili powder, curry powder, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary or parsley.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.