Seed Oil Free Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Turmeric and Herbs
Colorful, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this sheet pan dish brings together summer squash, sweet bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas in a way that feels both effortless and impressive. The whole thing is tossed in extra virgin olive oil ā a clean, traditional fat that keeps things completely free of refined or industrial seed oils ā so you know exactly what's going into the pan. Turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika build a warm, earthy backbone, while a final squeeze of fresh lemon juice lifts everything at the end. The trick of adding garlic halfway through roasting is a small detail that makes a big difference, keeping it golden and fragrant rather than bitter. Spreading the vegetables in a single layer is what gives you those caramelized, slightly crispy edges instead of a soggy pile ā don't skip that step. Finished with fresh parsley and optional crumbled feta, this is the kind of vegetable dish that converts even the most reluctant eaters at the table.
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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
- Ā½ tsp smoked paprika
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
- Ā¾ tsp salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- Ā¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425Ā°F (220Ā°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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