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Baked Vegetables (Verdure al Forno) – The Authentic Italian Recipe

Baked Vegetables are a delicious side dish bursting with flavors, perfect to accompany many main courses. A colorful side dish featuring crispy and flavorful vegetables, ideal for those looking for a light yet tasty option.
Recipe Baked Vegetables (Verdure al Forno) – The Authentic Italian Recipe
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Cooking 45 minutes
  • Servings for Serves 4

These Baked Vegetables make a flavorful side dish that’s quick to prepare, using oven roasting to create a lighter texture and crispier result compared to traditional pan-fried vegetables.

This Oven-Roasted Vegetable Recipe works year-round as you can adapt it using seasonal produce: swap pumpkin for Romanesco broccoli in winter (Romanesco’s fractal-patterned florets can be substituted with regular broccoli), use daikon radish (a large winter radish popular in Italian cooking – substitute turnips if unavailable) or heirloom tomatoes in summer. These Oven-Baked Vegetables pair perfectly with grilled meats or fish, particularly complementing Italian-style charcoal-grilled dishes like bistecca alla fiorentina.

A plant-based side that delivers both vibrant colors and layered flavors through natural vegetable harmonies, featuring the characteristic aromas of Mediterranean herbs like rosemary and oregano typically used in Italian preparations. The dish showcases Italy’s cucina povera tradition of transforming humble ingredients into satisfying meals through simple techniques like roasting with quality olive oil.

Ingredients for Serves 4

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  1. To prepare the Roasted Vegetables, start by thoroughly washing all the vegetables, clean them and cut them into similar-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl, drizzle with some olive oil and add a generous sprinkle of fine salt. Mix everything with your hands to ensure all vegetables are well coated with the seasoning.
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  2. Carefully arrange the vegetables on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and cook in a preheated oven at 180-200°C (355-392°F) for about 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally if needed.
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  3. When the vegetables are cooked but still slightly crispy, your Roasted Vegetables are ready to be served. They make an excellent side dish that pairs perfectly with many main courses, both meat and fish dishes. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
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Variations and Alternatives

When preparing Roasted Vegetables, you can use any seasonal ingredients you prefer and love, such as Butternut Squash, Romanesco Broccoli, Daikon Radish, Celeriac, etc.

Tips

If you cut all vegetables roughly the same size, you’ll achieve even cooking across all ingredients you choose to use.

Storage

Roasted Vegetables can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days without any issues. Alternatively, you can preserve them in oil by placing them in sterilized jars.

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