Roasted Vegetables with Easy Garlic Lemon Dressing

Name: Roasted Vegetables in the Oven Recipe with Easy Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups butternut squash , (peeled and cut into ½" pieces); 2 cups broccoli, (cut into bite sized pieces); 2 cups sweet potatoes, ( I used blue ones for a nice color); 2 cups bell pepper, (any color, cut into ½" pieces); 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning; ¼ tsp salt, (or to taste); ¼ tsp black pepper, (or to taste); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 cup microgreens, (any that you like); 1 cup feta cheese, (cubed); 1 large garlic head; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; ⅓ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

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The Oven Roasted Vegetables with Easy Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing is an excellent, classy, delicious, and easy side dish. This great recipe is perfectly tossed with feta cheese and creamy yet tangy roasted garlic-y lemon dressing which makes this the best dish in town.

roasted vegetables in a large dish with dressing in a bowl on the side.

I love a nice large bowl of vegetables and I’m pretty sure you would love this one too so you should try it for your next meal. Such a great dish to brighten up any dinner table. Just look at all the colors. Yum! But wait till you make it and try the flavors. Wow! So good!

Hands down the best and easiest way to enjoy a variety of root vegetables, seasonal vegetables, or different vegetables is by roasting them in the oven. It brings out the best in them, enhancing their flavor and making them soft and scrumptious. Roasted vegetables are a great way to turn any vegetable haters into raving fans.

This restaurant-worthy dish can be served at different times of the day. You can enjoy it in the early morning for breakfast, as part of a get-together with lots of people, brunch, or as a side dish with almost any protein for lunch or dinner. The dressing is a super easy way to spice up the vegetable salad and bring more flavor to the table.

5 Reasons you’ll love this roasted vegetables recipe:

Versatile recipe: You can be creative with different vegetables like Brussels sprouts, green beans, potatoes, carrots, and asparagus and use any combination you like. For this roasted vegetables recipe, I use a variety of vegetables that are in season and taste great together.
Simply delicious: This flavorful dish is so delicious I could have it on a daily basis! It will quickly become a family favorite.
Quick and easy recipe: Used with simple ingredients and the cooking time is short!
Colorful and vibrant: A large bowl of this dish contains a wide range of colors which means a range of flavors and textures too.
It’s a healthy side dish: This dish is perfect for those on a special diet such as a heart-healthy diet.

Key Ingredients

Butternut squash: Has a buttery texture and adds a sweet and salty taste and pop of color to the dish.

Broccoli: The crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside broccoli adds a lightly sweet and rich flavor to the dish.

Sweet potatoes: I used the blue sweet potatoes for the color and it’s also richer in nutrients than the regular orange one.

Fresh Garlic: A whole head of garlic adds a sweet, mild, and rich flavor to the dish.

Red bell peppers: I like red bell peppers for their vibrant color but you can use any peppers that you like.

Microgreens: Use any that you like to add a hidden nutritious punch, and beautiful fresh green color to the healthy side dish without compromising the flavors.

Feta cheese: Makes a great creamy addition and adds a nice bright white pop to the dish.

Along with these, you’ll also need Italian seasoning, olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and black pepper to taste.

Ingredients for the Garlic Lemon Dressing:

Garlic: The boldness of fresh garlic gives a vibrant and robust flavor to make the dressing stand out.
Olive oil: Adds a strong peppery flavor to the mix.
Lemon juice: The sweet, zesty, and tangy flavor creates a simple yet irresistible dressing.

Along with these, you’ll need a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to Make Roasted Vegetables with Easy Roasted Garlic Lemon Dressing

Step 1: Prepare oven and vegetables

Preheat oven to 400 degrees then wash and cut all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2: Transfer vegetables to baking pan

Place all veggies in a single layer on a baking pan that has a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

Step 3: Add the garlic

Cut the tip off the garlic head to expose the cloves. Then wrap the head of garlic in a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, and place on top of the veggies.

roasted veggies on a baking tray with roasted garlic wrapped in foil in the center.

Step 4: Roast vegetables

Place vegetables in the oven and roast for 40 minutes.

Step 5: Prepare the dressing

While baking, mix all the ingredients (except garlic) in a small bowl or jar.

roasted vegetables dressing in a white bowl with a spoon a lemon wedge pepper and salt in white bowls and olive oil on the side.

Step 6: Remove vegetables from the oven

When the vegetables are cooked and slightly golden brown, remove the garlic from the foil and let it cool to room temperature when it’s easy to handle.

veggies all roasted fresh out of the oven on a baking tray with garlic.

Step 7: Add garlic to dressing

Once cooled, squeeze out the garlic cloves and mesh them with a fork into a paste. Mix with the dressing.

mashed garlic on a white plate spread out with a fork.

Step 8: Add toppings, drizzle dressing and serve

To serve the salad, layer the vegetables on a serving plate, top with feta cheese and micro-greens, and drizzle with the dressing. Or just mix everything carefully in a large mixing bowl.

a spoon drizzling dressing atop roasted veggies with fresh microgreens on top.

How to store leftover roasted veggies

The leftover roasted vegetables recipe can stored in the fridge and taste amazing the next day. You can enjoy them for 3-4 days.
Freezing is not recommended as the vegetables become mushy when re-heating.

Expert Tips:

Cut the vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
Place the veggies on a single layer on the baking pan for easy cooking.
Wash the vegetables and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Use goat cheese or other another cheese like parmesan cheese if you prefer.

Recipe FAQs

Do you leave the skin on the Sweet Potatoes when Roasting?

First of all, it saves time to not have to peel the potatoes. It’s safe to eat. And the skin on a sweet potato has vitamins you don’t want to miss out on. Rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, and supports a healthy gut. The next time you are thinking to peel or not to peel, keep the skin on for the most nutrition out of your sweet potato.

What to serve with Roasted vegetables?

These roasted vegetables would go well with a wide range of dishes from steak, to baked salmon or baked chicken. Leftover roasted veggies are great on pizzas, in pies, frittatas, and quiches, stirred into risottos, and lasagnas, added to stews and curries, tossed into salads, blended into soups, or eaten straight from the fridge as a snack.

What do Microgreens Taste Like?

I add microgreens anywhere I can. To avocado toasts, salads, and smoothies. And if I can add them to roasted vegetables, why not!? They’re usually served fresh and come in different flavors. Some have a sweet, mild, herb-like taste, or not much taste at all and some have a spicy nutty flavor. I don’t find that they ever ruin the taste of a dish. So no matter which ones you pick up they go great with roasted vegetables in the oven.

Check out these other great recipes loaded with vegetables

The Perfect Roasted Potatoes with Vegetables tossed with a Dijon Vinaigrette is a deliciously tangy and crunchy plant-based vegetable salad with lots of texture and flavor.
This Roasted Spaghetti Squash Recipe with Creamy Sauce can be enjoyed on its own as a vegetarian dinner or as a flavorful side to your favorite protein.
The Roasted Potatoes with Mushrooms side dish is excellent and delicious making it a scrumptious addition to your next meal.

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