Black Pepper Free Sheet Pan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Vegetables
Roasted vegetables are one of those weeknight staples that should be simple and satisfying, and this sheet pan version absolutely delivers. Sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and red onion all come together on a single pan, seasoned with turmeric, ginger, garlic, and a bright finish of fresh lemon juice ā no black pepper anywhere in sight. For anyone navigating a pepper-free lifestyle, spice blends and store-bought seasonings can be a minefield, but here every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The coconut oil helps everything caramelize beautifully at high heat, giving you golden edges on the carrots and those irresistible lightly charred broccoli tips. Staging the denser root vegetables separately from the quicker-cooking ones is a smart move that ensures nothing ends up mushy or underdone. A scatter of fresh parsley and a drizzle of lemon juice at the end add a pop of brightness that makes the whole tray feel a little more special. It's the kind of colorful, feel-good side dish that works alongside almost anything ā or honestly, just on its own.
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4 servings
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into Ā½-inch rounds
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into Ā½-inch half-moons
- 2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 small head)
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Ā½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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 sweet potato cubes and carrot rounds with 1 tablespoon of the melted coconut oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon of the ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Toss until evenly coated, then spread in a single layer on one half of the prepared sheet pan.
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