16 simple roasted vegetable recipes

Roasted carrots with carrot-top pesto

Make use of the whole carrot from your farmers market haul with this recipe. Add carrot greens to a delicious walnut pesto and drizzle over top the roasted veg before serving. Get the recipe.

Maple-roasted squash

Maple syrup adds extra sweetness to the beautifully caramelized wedges of squash. Get the recipe.

Roasted kabocha squash with sugar and spice

A little sugar, sriracha and cinnamon makes everything nice. Get the recipe.

Roasted radish salad

Add bold fall flavours to dinner with a peppery salad of radish, fresh arugula and thyme. Get the recipes.

Perfectly roasted tomatoes

Roasting is the simplest way to make mediocre tomatoes great, and good ones spectacular. Time in the oven intensifies the tomato's salty sweet richness and makes it the perfect topper for pasta, crostini, pizza, sandwiches and salad. Get the recipe.

Roasted fennel with parmesan-lemon vinaigrette

Keep a tiny piece of the centre core in each fennel wedge for pretty presentation. After roasting, drizzle with vinaigrette, and serve. Get the recipe.

Roast squash ratatouille

Our spin on a French classic. With loads of squash, zucchini, peppers, leeks and tomatoes, this is a fall side dish with flavour and panache. Get the recipe.

Puy lentils with roasted carrots and harissa

Small green “Puy” or “French” lentils look and taste lovely as a base for roasted vegetables, plus they’re packed with protein and fibre. Look for them in bulk food shops. Get the recipe.

Roasted squash salad with cranberries

Don't let cold weather knock salad off the menu—just add hearty ingredients for a satisfying blend of fall flavours. Here, we've mixed roasted squash, tart cranberries and raw pepitas with salad greens. Get the recipe.

Baked risotto with roasted fennel

A risotto you don't need to watch carefully or stir much (if at all)! After baking, spoon into bowls, top with roasted fennel and extra Parmesan, then serve. Get the recipe.

Whole-roasted cauliflower

Whole roasted cauliflower is on the menu at plenty of trendy restaurants, and with good reason: Not only is it stunning, it’s also easy and delicious. Get the recipe.

Roasted tomato-pepper salsa

This salsa’s unique character comes from a fast roast on high heat. Get the recipe.

Roasted potatoes and tomatoes

Quick and simple, these veggies need just a dash of seasoning before a turn in the oven to roast to perfection. Get the recipe.

Roasted pumpkin with gnudi and apples

Fluffy ricotta dumplings and crisp apple are tossed with roasted squash and sturdy salad greens. Get the recipe.

Crispy roasted potatoes

The secret to a craggy, golden crust on these classic roast potatoes? Boil them, shake until potatoes are fluffy on the outside, then drizzle with olive oil before roasting. Get the recipe.

Roasted-vegetable salad

Lighten up hearty root vegetables by tossing them with greens for a healthy supper salad. Get the recipe.

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