Vibrant garden vegetables roasted with fresh herbs, tender greens, and fern tips for a fresh spring medley.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
02 - 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into rounds
03 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
04 - 1 cup baby potatoes, halved
05 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 cup asparagus tips, trimmed
07 - 1 cup broccolini, trimmed
08 - 1 cup fiddlehead ferns or young fern tips, well cleaned
→ Herbs & Flavorings
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
13 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
16 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
18 - 1 cup baby greens (arugula, spinach, or mixed spring greens)
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place zucchini, yellow squash, baby carrots, baby potatoes, red onion, asparagus tips, broccolini, and cleaned fern tips into a large mixing bowl.
03 - Drizzle the vegetables with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
05 - Roast in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until vegetables are golden and tender.
06 - Remove vegetables from the oven and immediately toss with chopped parsley, chives, tarragon, dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice to infuse fresh flavor.
07 - Arrange the roasted vegetables on a serving platter. Top with baby greens and optional edible flowers for a decorative finish.
08 - Serve the vegetable platter warm or at room temperature.
