Nightshade Free Sheet Pan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Vegetables
Sheet pan dinners are a weeknight lifesaver, and this one delivers serious color, texture, and flavor without a single tomato, pepper, or potato in sight. Sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and red onion all hit the oven together, roasting at high heat until the edges caramelize and the broccoli gets those irresistible lightly charred tips. Coconut oil, turmeric, and ginger do the heavy lifting on flavor, giving everything a warm, golden coating that smells incredible as it roasts. The garlic goes in partway through so it softens and sweetens rather than burning, and a bright squeeze of lemon juice at the end ties the whole pan together. Avoiding nightshades can make roasted vegetable dishes feel limiting, but this lineup proves there is absolutely no shortage of produce that caramelizes beautifully and satisfies that craving for something hearty and deeply savory. A finish of fresh parsley adds a pop of green and a little freshness if you have it on hand. It works as a generous side or a full vegetable-forward meal straight from the pan.
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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 ½-inch rounds
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into ½-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
- ½ 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 425°F (220°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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