Carrageenan Free Sheet Pan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Vegetables
Roasted vegetables are one of those weeknight staples that never get old, and this sheet pan version delivers serious color, warmth, and depth with minimal cleanup. Sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and red onion all come together on a single pan, tossed in melted coconut oil and seasoned with turmeric and ginger for a golden, fragrant finish. The two-stage roasting method is the real secret here ā the denser root vegetables get a head start so everything finishes at the same time, with caramelized edges and fork-tender centers across the board. Carrageenan is a thickener and stabilizer that sneaks into a surprising number of packaged sauces, dressings, and seasoning blends, so keeping things homemade is the cleanest way to stay clear of it. Every ingredient in this recipe is a whole food or a simple spice, which means there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. The bright finish of fresh lemon juice and parsley lifts all those earthy roasted flavors right before serving, making it feel a little more special than your average sheet pan dinner. It works beautifully as a side or as the main event over grains or greens.
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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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