MSG Free Sheet Pan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Vegetables

Colorful, caramelized, and packed with natural sweetness, this sheet pan dinner is the kind of weeknight vegetable dish that actually gets people excited to eat their greens. Sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and red onion all roast together on a single pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and a bright squeeze of lemon do all the heavy lifting here — no seasoning packets, no flavor enhancers, just real ingredients you can see and pronounce. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid monosodium glutamate, which hides in a surprising number of spice blends, sauces, and store-bought roasted vegetable mixes. By building the seasoning yourself from scratch, you stay completely in control of what goes on the pan. The staggered roasting method — starting the denser root vegetables first, then adding garlic toward the end — means everything finishes with perfectly caramelized edges rather than a soggy, uneven mess. Finish it with fresh parsley and lemon juice right before serving and you've got a vibrant, deeply satisfying side dish that needs absolutely nothing else.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →