Tip From Dorothy

Expert Tips

• Buy the bags of green beans for easy prep.
• You do not have to boil the green beans before roasting which makes them super easy. Green beans cook through easily without par-boiling.
• Be sure to check them after about 15 minutes to see how they’re cooking. All ovens roast differently!
• You can also cook these in the air fryer for about 10-15 minutes.

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Roasted Garlic Green Beans

This is the easiest side dish – Roasted Garlic Green Beans are a simple way to make green beans and so flavorful with lots of fresh garlic. It’s the perfect holiday side dish but it goes great with any meal!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 71kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $5

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans trimmed and washed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic pressed
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place green beans in a large bowl. Add about oil and garlic, toss to coat.
• Cover a cookie sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Spread green beans in single layer on cookie sheet.
• Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until green beans are browned and cooked.

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Notes

• Use a bag of green beans for ease.
• Check your beans after 15 minutes – all ovens cook differently
• You can air fry these for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

Roasted Garlic Green Beans is the perfect side dish for a holiday dinner or any meal. These are easy to make and healthier than green bean casserole – with even more flavor from all that garlic!

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How to bake Easy Baked Zucchini

• Mix together the seasoning with breadcrumbs and quarter cup grated parmesan.
• Slice your zucchini into wedges or slices.
• Simply toss the zucchini wedges in the seasoning mix and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Preheat oven and bake zucchini until it’s golden brown.

Expert Baked Zucchini Tips

• Use non-stick foil or spray your cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray to avoid sticking.
• Make sure the zucchini is in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Heat your oven to 400°F.
• You don’t need to toss your zucchini with olive oil but you can – toss it with 1 tsp before coating with spices.

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Parmesan Baked Zucchini Recipe

Parmesan Roasted Zucchini is one of our favorite easy side dishes! Just a few ingredients make this the perfect 30 minute dinner recipe.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 133kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Ingredients

• 2 large zucchini or 3 medium
• ½ cup Italian Style breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F. Line a cookie sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Slice zucchini into wedges or rounds as desired. Try to make sure all the pieces are evenly sliced.
• Stir together breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning.
• Place zucchini in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil and spice mixture. Spread in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cooked through, stirring as needed. Cooking time will depend on thickness of slices.
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Other Uses for Zucchini

• Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Banana Bread
• Zucchini Brownies
• Best Zucchini Bread
• Zucchini Galette
• Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Parmesan Roasted Zucchini is one of our favorite easy side dishes! Just a few ingredients make this the perfect 30 minute dinner recipe.

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Ingredients for Baked Green Beans

• Green Beans – I prefer using fresh green beans and buy the bag so they already come cut or trimmed. But you can substitute thawed frozen green beans.
• Onion – White or yellow onions are great in this dish but you can also use a shallot.
• Bacon – I prefer center cut bacon, but use your favorite kind.
• Salt and Pepper – this should to taste.

Expert Tips

Make the perfect crunchy roasted green beans:

• Try to place the green beans on the baking sheet in an even layer.
• Stir at least twice during cooking to ensure even roasting.
• Toss your green beans with bacon grease for extra flavor.
• Serve hot, but store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Roasted Green Beans with onions and bacon

Roasted Green Beans with onions and bacon are the perfect side dish for any meal! This easy recipe is full of flavor.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 119kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $8

Ingredients

• 5 strips center cut bacon diced
• 1 ½ pounds green beans trimmed and washed
• 1 medium yellow onion sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cook bacon in a small frying pan until crispy. Remove from pan to drain on paper towels. Reserve bacon grease.
• Place green beans and onions in a large bowl. Add about 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon grease. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to coat.
• Cover a cookie sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Aluminum Foil. Spread green beans in single layer on cookie sheet.
• Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until green beans are browned and cooked. Toss with bacon and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 15.2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1.3mg

Roasted Green Beans with onions and bacon are the perfect side dish for any meal! This easy recipe is full of flavor and perfect for holidays.

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Ingredients Needed

• Brussels sprouts trimmed and cut in half (if they are large, cut them in thirds)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

• Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
• Place the sprouts in a bowl and add the olive oil, seasonings, and cheese. Toss to coat them evenly.
• Place them on the baking sheet cut side down, and roast them for 30 minutes at 400°F. Stir them once or twice during cooking so they roast evenly.

Expert Tips

I’ve been roasting Parmesan Brussel sprouts for years and have the best roasting method. So be sure to follow the tips so you get a perfectly roasted batch every time.

• Season the sprout really well – don’t skimp on the amounts!
• You should cut them so they are approximately the same size. Usually halving them works, but if they are large, cut them into thirds. This will ensure they all cook evenly.
• Roast them directly on the baking sheet. I don’t recommend lining the sheet pan with foil – the sprouts will get crispier without it! Also, be sure to place them cut-side down so they turn a nice golden brown.

You can use any seasonings you like, so have fun experimenting! But, honestly, even if they’re seasoned with just some salt, pepper, and olive oil, they’re so delicious.

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Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts are one of my favorite side dishes! Learn how to roast Brussels sprouts the right way so they come out perfect every time!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 72kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $5

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Tip: don’t use foil; you want these to bake right on the cookie sheet.
• Toss the Brussels sprouts with the olive oil, spices, and parmesan. Place them on the prepared cookie sheet cut side down.
• Bake them for about 30 minutes, stirring once or twice during roasting, until they’re golden brown.
• These are great as a side dish or leftover in a salad.

Notes

• Season the sprout really well – don’t skimp on the amounts!
• You should cut them so they are approximately the same size. Usually halving them works, but if they are large, cut them into thirds. This will ensure they all cook evenly.
• Roast them directly on the baking sheet. I don’t recommend lining the sheet pan with foil – the sprouts will get crispier without it! Also, be sure to place them cut-side down so they turn a nice golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 64.3mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Easy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts – making roasted brussel sprouts is so easy and they’re so good with parmesan – picky eater approved!

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Tip From Dorothy

Expert Tips

• Oil: Use a high-smoke point neutral oil for this recipe. Vegetable oil or canola oil work great. Olive oil is okay, but it gets bitter when cooked at higher temperatures.
• Seasonings: So many options with this, so feel free to use what you have on hand in your pantry. Dried herbs, chili powder, taco seasoning, or other seasoning blends are an easy way to change the flavor.
• Garlic: If you want to use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder, wait to add it to the air fryer until the last three minutes of cooking time.
• Broccoli: Cut the florets into equal-sized pieces, so they cook evenly.
• Garnishes: Once it’s cooked, add some garnishes! A squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a little grated Parmesan cheese, or a sprinkle of sea salt are easy ways to dress up cooked broccoli.

This broccoli air fryer recipe is seriously so easy and so delicious! Even so-called “broccoli haters” will give it a chance – it’s that good! Give it a try, and I know it’ll be a new favorite side dish at your house like it is at mine. Enjoy!

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Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe

Air Fryer Broccoli is so easy to make and uses very little oil! We love using our air fryer for vegetables because they come out perfect every time!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes minutes

Total Time 11 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 23kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $5

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)

Instructions

• Wash and trim broccoli.
• Toss with oil, then toss with garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, and salt.
• Place broccoli into the air fryer.
• Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes. Shake the container after 3 minutes to make sure it’s cooking evenly. All machines cook differently so yours may cook faster.
• Remove from the air fryer. Toss and serve, adding additional salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

• Optional: when the broccoli is done, sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan or drizzle with lemon juice.
• Trim broccoli to equal sizes to have them cook evenly.
• Broccoli tastes great when it is cooked until bright green or even a little browned
  on the edges.
• Use an oil that can be cooked at high heat.
• Use your favorite seasonings. Try chili powder, cumin, curry powder, parsley or anything you like. If you use fresh garlic, don’t add it until the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

More Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love

• Easy Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
• Air Fryer Churros

Air Fryer Broccoli is so easy to make and uses very little oil! We love using our air fryer for vegetables because they come out perfect every time!

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Tip From Dorothy

Expert Tips

• For easy clean-up, line the baking sheet with foil. Just be sure to coat it with cooking spray, so the carrots don’t stick.
• If you use regular carrots, cut them into even-sized pieces, so they cook evenly. Depending on the size and thickness, you will need to adjust the roasting time.
• You can make whole roasted carrots, but the cooking time will differ. Try to use whole carrots that are approximately the same thickness.
• Experiment with different spices and seasonings. There are endless possibilities so use up what’s in your spice rack to create different flavors.
• This oven roasted carrots recipe is excellent for meal prep. Once roasted, you can keep them in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Cooked Carrots Recipe FAQ:

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Cooked Carrots Recipe – How to Roast Carrots

Learn how to Roast Carrots in this easy recipe! Use regular or baby carrots tossed with seasoning to make roasted carrots as a side dish vegetable for dinner!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 127kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $5

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots sliced into chunks the size of baby carrots (or use baby carrots)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray (or line with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray for easy clean up).

Par-cook your carrots in one of two ways:

• Place carrots in a microwave safe dish with about 1/4 cup water. Heat for 2 minutes in the microwave. Drain. OR
• Bring carrots and water to a boil in a saucepan. Boil 3 minutes. Drain.

Cook your carrots:

• In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, and spices. Toss with partially cooked carrots. Spread to cookie sheet.
• Roast in oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the carrots are fully cooked through, stirring at least once during baking.
• Serve hot. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 18945IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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This cooked carrots recipe is the perfect easy dinner side dish, or you could even serve them on a holiday table. Par-boiling then roasting them gives them the best texture, and the sweet and savory seasoning adds delicious flavor.

Give these roasted carrots a try soon, and let me know what you think! If you’re like me and thought you didn’t like cooked carrots, I know this roasted baby carrots recipe will change your mind. Even my picky eater loves these!

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Bonus: this is coated in parmesan and herbs for a delicious twist on my new favorite vegetable.

The BEST Cauliflower Recipe

I don’t know who discovered roasting vegetables and made it mainstream but I want to hug them. I absolutely would choose any vegetable over fruit, but I still don’t love eating my veggies. A sure-fire way to get me to eat almost any vegetable is to roast it.

Cauliflower, like Brussels sprouts, is kind of an acquired taste, I think. It’s a strong flavor that not everyone loves. I know I did NOT like it growing up at all. I always said I didn’t like it and avoided it like the plague until I tried it roasted. Then I became a cauliflower convert!

Of all the cauliflower recipes, roasted cauliflower is my favorite!

Where and how to buy cauliflower

You can buy cauliflower in any grocery store. Make sure that the white florets are white and free of any dark spots or mushy areas. Fresh cauliflower will keep up to a week in the refrigerator if you buy it at the right time, so be sure to inspect it before buying.

How do you cut and prepare cauliflower for roasting?

The stem of a cauliflower is hard to work around. I like to cut the head in half and then cut off as much of the thick stem as possible before slicing the florets. Once the stem is dealt with, you cut or break the cauliflower into florets much like broccoli.

They sell cauliflower already sliced (or even riced!) in the prepared foods aisle. Those are perfectly fine to buy, just be sure to check the dates for the freshest produce. Those packages have a sneaky way of being outdated!

Once the florets are sliced, wash them well and then drain.

Best Seasoning for Cauliflower

Vegetables taste better with tons of seasoning! Salt and pepper are fine but adding herbs and garlic and parmesan just make the meal more enjoyable. This recipe uses:

• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder (not garlic salt)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Parmesan: Grated parmesan, from the green canister.

I love adding parmesan cheese to veggies – it makes them so good. Just be sure to get the grated parmesan (i.e. from the green canister), not the shredded kind.

How do you roast cauliflower?

1. Decide on your seasonings.
2. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up (optional) and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place the cauliflower in a single layer on the cookie sheet.
4. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven, rotating the pan and stirring it once or twice, until the cauliflower is nice and golden. This will take 25-30 minutes, depending on the size of your florets.

This parmesan roasted cauliflower recipe is picky eater approved!

What do you eat cauliflower with?

Anything! Here are our favorite meals to serve this with, and some of my other favorite roasted vegetable recipes:

• Spicy Shrimp and Peppers
• Instant Pot Chicken Recipe
• Teriyaki Chicken
• Parmesan Roasted Zucchini
• Garlic Roasted Green Beans

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Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Learn how to roast cauliflower with parmesan! This is an easy side dish! Roasting vegetables makes them taste so good and adding parmesan to cauliflower takes it to another level.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 96kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Cost $5

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Tip: don’t use foil; you want the cauliflower to bake right on the cookie sheet.
• Prepare the cauliflower by cutting it from the stem and cutting into florets like you would broccoli.
• Toss the cut cauliflower with the olive oil, spices, and parmesan. Place it on the prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring once or twice during roasting, until they’re golden brown.
• This is great as a side dish.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg

Learn how to roast cauliflower with parmesan! This is an easy side dish! Roasting vegetables makes them taste so good and adding parmesan to cauliflower takes it to another level.

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