Recipes Vegetables Baked With Olive Oil Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars

Are you ready for some seriously delicious oven roasted vegetables? Because boy, oh boy, do I have a recipe for you! These veggies are so good, even your dog will be begging for a taste. And the best part? They're coated in olive oil, which means they're basically healthy, right?

Oven Roasted Vegetables

First things first, let's gather our ingredients:

Ingredients:

• A variety of your favorite vegetables (I like to use potatoes, carrots, onions, and bell peppers)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Next up, let's gather our tools:

Tools:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Bowl
• Spoon

Now that we have everything we need, it's time to get cooking!

How to make:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut your vegetables into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and dried thyme.
4. Pour the olive oil mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat.
5. Spread the vegetables out in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the veggies are tender and caramelized.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Now, as an experienced cook and funny person, I have a few tips to make this recipe even better.

Tips:

• If you're feeling fancy, sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the vegetables before baking. Trust me, it's delicious.
• If you want to add some protein, toss some cubed chicken or tofu in with the veggies. Just make sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
• If you have a sweet tooth, add some chopped apples or sweet potatoes to the mix. It might sound weird, but it's surprisingly tasty.

And there you have it, folks! A delicious and easy recipe for oven roasted vegetables that will have you coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds). The best part? It's healthy too, so you can feel good about eating all those veggies coated in olive oil. Happy cooking!

Olive Oil Roasted Baby Artichokes

Okay, let's switch gears for a second. Are you a fan of artichokes? If not, you're seriously missing out. And if you are, you're going to love this recipe for olive oil roasted baby artichokes.

Ingredients:

• 12 baby artichokes, cleaned and trimmed
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Tools:

• Baking dish
• Knife
• Bowl

How to make:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
3. Place the cleaned and trimmed artichokes in a baking dish.
4. Pour the olive oil mixture over the artichokes and toss to coat.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender.
7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the artichokes are golden and crispy.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

See, I told you it was easy. And seriously delicious too. The combination of the tangy lemon juice and the rich olive oil is perfection, if I do say so myself. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Tips:

• If you're feeling fancy (and let's be real, when aren't we feeling fancy?), sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the artichokes before baking.
• If you don't have baby artichokes, you can use regular artichokes - just make sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
• If you're feeling extra lazy, you can use pre-marinated artichoke hearts instead. Just toss them with a little extra olive oil and skip the lemon juice and garlic.

And there you have it, folks! Two delicious and easy recipes for oven roasted vegetables and olive oil roasted baby artichokes. Whip them up for dinner tonight and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. And hey, if all else fails, just douse everything in olive oil and call it a day. That pretty much guarantees deliciousness, right? Happy cooking!