Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe For Meal Prepping

Here are some tips to make your weekly meal prep roasted vegetables a breeze. They're easy to make nutritious and delicious!

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When people ask how I've changed my diet and am able to consistently stick to eating fresh, whole food, the answer is always the same: "by meal prepping". It's the deciding factor between making it long term and giving up after one or two weeks. I've made the decision to change my lifestyle and diet well over 6 months ago and never looked back. 

The truth is, you have to be organized and plan accordingly without becoming neurotic about it. It doesn't have to be overwhelming or extensive but it does have to be consistent. The trap many people fall into is simply saying that it's too hard and they don't know where to start or what to do.  So here are some very basic guides on how to meal prep vegetables.

On Sundays, I normally set aside an hour or two and plan for the week ahead. I don't have to organize every detail of every meal but I take care of some basics so I'm covered when the "I don't know what to eat" thought pops into my head. 

Other vegetable recipes you might enjoy are these easy grilled vegetables with balsamic and basil, easy sweet potatoes with kale and caramelized onions, and roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic and chickpeas.

Easy Meal Prep Roasted Vegetables are:

• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Paleo 
• Whole 30
• Vegan
• Grain-free
• Easy on digestion
• Versatile
• A good way to eat healthy all week 

Tips + Ideas For Prepping Roasted Vegetables

You can basically use any vegetables you like for your individual meal prep. Also, if you've been sitting on some vegetables in your crisper and they're a tad soft, they'll be excellent for roasting and you won't have any food waste. Win-win! 

Cut all vegetables the same size

Cutting all the vegetables the same size will ensure that they roast evenly. If you have varying sizes you may end up with undercooked vegetables and that’s not much of a problem for broccoli, zucchini, and cauliflower, but root vegetables generally taste best when fully roasted.

Best vegetables for meal prepping  

This may seem obvious but pairing nonstarchy vegetables with other nonstarchy vegetables will yield the best flavor combination and you can assemble and mix and match later on. Cooking times can vary depending on the vegetables so here is a basic guide to roasting.

Nonstarchy Vegetables 

• Bell peppers
• Onions
• Summer squash
• Zucchini

How to make them:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a large roasting sheet with parchment paper or foil.
3. Add zucchini, summer squash, and peppers or any other nonstarchy vegetable with 2 tablespoon avocado or extra virgin olive oil, ½ salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
4. Toss to combine. (Feel free to use more salt and pepper if you’d like).
5. Roast for 15-20 minutes, until vegetables are soft. Toss once halfway.

Cruciferous Vegetables

• Brussels sprouts
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower

How to make them:

1. On a separate sheet, line with parchment paper or foil and add broccoli, 1-2 tablespoon avocado or extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ pepper.
2. Massage the oil into broccoli, cauliflower, and sprouts (or any combination you like) and roast for 10-15 minutes or longer if you wish the vegetables to be softer.
3. Toss once halfway.
*Note that broccoli easily goes from roasted to charred so keep an eye on it.

Starchy Vegetables 

• Carrots
• Parsnips
• Beets
• Sweet potatoes

How to make them:

1. Line a 3rd roasting sheet with parchment paper or foil and add sweet potatoes and butternut squash.
2. Combine with 1-2 tablespoon avocado or extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and roast for 30 minutes, tossing once halfway.

Tip: If you're looking for a complete list of non-starchy vegetables, check out this post that gives you the complete list, plus recipes you can use.

FAQs

What Is The Best Oil For Roasting Vegetables?

When roasting vegetables at a higher heat, a good option is avocado oil, and make sure you use enough as some vegetables, in particular, require a lot in order to not dry out. If you’re roasting the vegetables at temperatures under 400 degrees, using extra virgin olive oil is perfectly fine too.

Should You Season The Vegetables?

Salt and pepper are a must when it comes to roasting vegetables but feel free to play around with other herbs and spices too. Some good options are cumin, paprika, thyme, oregano, coriander, or any other herbs and spices you like.

How To Use Meal Prep Roasted Vegetables?

Once vegetables are roasted you can use them in a variety of ways. You can drizzle them with additional avocado or olive oil and reheat them, toss them with balsamic vinegar, use them as sides to any meat, add them to salad, dip them in chipotle lime mayo. The possibilities are endless. 

Store vegetables in air-tight containers for up to a week.

More Roasted Vegetable Recipes You Might Like:

Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic and Basil (Vegan, Paleo, Keto)

Maple Roasted Root Vegetables With Dijon And Thyme

Sweet Potatoes with Kale and Caramelized Onions