Mustard Free 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 the heavy lifting here, building deep, earthy flavor without a drop of anything that could trigger a mustard sensitivity — no hidden condiments, no spice blends with mystery fillers, just straightforward pantry staples you can trust. The trick to getting those beautifully caramelized edges is spreading everything in a single layer and letting the high oven heat do its thing, so you end up with tender vegetables and lightly crisped chickpeas rather than a soggy pile. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the whole dish and ties the spices together in the best way. Finish it with chopped flat-leaf parsley and a crumble of feta if you like, and you have something that looks genuinely impressive with very little effort. It works as a hearty vegetarian main, a side alongside grilled protein, or even spooned over grains for a satisfying bowl-style meal.
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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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