Low Sugar Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Turmeric and Herbs

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.9

(30)

Low Sugar Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Turmeric and Herbs

This sheet pan stunner is packed with colorful vegetables, golden chickpeas, and a warm spice blend that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika do all the heavy lifting here, delivering deep, complex flavor without a single gram of added sweetener — proof that bold taste never needs a sugar crutch. Roasting everything at high heat is the real secret: the zucchini, squash, and peppers caramelize at the edges while the chickpeas crisp up just enough to add satisfying texture throughout. A finishing squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the whole dish and ties the spices together beautifully. Scattered parsley and optional crumbled feta make it feel like something you'd order at a restaurant, not pull off a sheet pan on a Tuesday night. It works equally well as a hearty side or a main dish over grains, and every ingredient on the list is exactly what it says — no sauces, marinades, or packaged shortcuts hiding unwanted sweeteners.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
¾ tsp salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large 18x13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas. Drizzle with the olive oil and add the turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Toss until every piece is evenly coated.

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