Soy Free Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Turmeric and Herbs
Colorful, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this sheet pan dish brings together a gorgeous lineup of summer vegetables, hearty chickpeas, and a warm spice blend that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. Turmeric and cumin do the heavy lifting here, giving everything a golden hue and earthy depth, while smoked paprika adds just a whisper of smokiness that ties it all together. The trick is roasting at high heat on a single, uncrowded layer ā that's what coaxes caramelized edges out of the zucchini, squash, and peppers instead of leaving them limp and steamed. Adding the garlic halfway through is a smart move that keeps it from burning while still letting it melt into the vegetables during those final minutes. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right at the end brightens everything up beautifully. Scattered with flat-leaf parsley and optional crumbled feta, it's the kind of dish that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Whether you serve it as a weeknight main or a bold side, it's naturally built from whole, clean ingredients ā no hidden additives or processed shortcuts to worry about.
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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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