Roasted vegetables without sugar recipes

bargainlover

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 3:42 pm

Like roasted peppers, zucchini, cauliflower and broccoli
My recipes all have some honey or brown sugar and I’m completely off sugar

thunderstorm

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 3:46 pm

I roast my veggies with olive oil, salt and crushed garlic cubes . Nothing else.

I use veggies like:
Eggplant
Colored peppers
Zucchini
Broccoli

I sometimes add frozen basil cubes (defrosted) or dry basil to the mix.

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Living Princess

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 3:49 pm

I've never added sugar to roasted vegetables
-sweet potatoes I peel (optional) and bake whole with nothing added
-Zucchini, carrots, butternut, onions, peppers just a little oil and salt.

Amarante

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 3:55 pm

Balsamic vinegar plus olive oil and garlic is delicious.

No sweetener is necessary when you roast vegetables because roasting vegetables actually makes them taste sweeter - especially root vegetables. I am especially fond of roasted parsnips.

imasinger

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 3:56 pm

Oil, salt, pepper. The carmelization of roasting adds sweetness.

Try mushroom umami for a nice depth of flavor, and/or spicy pepper flakes for a kick.

ra_mom

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 3:59 pm

bargainlover wrote:

Like roasted peppers, zucchini, cauliflower and broccoli
My recipes all have some honey or brown sugar and I’m completely off sugar

Roasted broccoli: spread frozen broccoli florets on a cookie sheet. Spray with good quality avocado oil spray. Sprinkle very generously with kosher salt. Roast uncovered in oven preheated to 450 for 25-30 minutes.

Roasted cauliflower: toss 2 tbsp za'atar with 4 tbsp olive oil. Add frozen cauliflower and toss to coat. Add a light sprinkling of salt. Spread out on cookie sheet and roast uncovered in oven preheated to 450 for 25-30 minutes.

Roasted vegetables: cut colorful vegetables into chunks (2 different color peppers, 1 red onion, 1 yellow squash, 1 green zucchini, 1 box mushrooms). Toss with olive oil, 4 crushed garlic cloves, salt and pepper to taste.
Spread out on a cookie sheet and roast uncovered at 400 for about 35 minutes.

naomi2

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 3:59 pm

I also don't put sugar in just oil salt pepper garlic sometimes red wine vinegar sometimes Italian seasoning or frozen basil or dill or parsley, you can try Montreal steak seasoning, or lawrey's garlic salt or season salt

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tp3

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 4:00 pm

I do olive oil, sesame oil, soy or teriyaki sauce, salt, pepper, garlic, and also italian seasonings like basil, oregano, sage, marjoram, parsley.

cbg

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 4:09 pm

I do it with nothing on and then add the oil and salt after

Preheat oven 475
Lay veggies flat

It takes a while but it goes from not roasted to burnt very quickly
So after 20 minutes I watch it very carefully every 3-5 min

Then when I’m ready to serve I season with oil and salt, etc.
This way I use a lot less oil and I can get by with 1 TBSP for the entire pan

AllAlone

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 4:16 pm

cbg wrote:

This. Adding oil after roasting keeps the flavor of each vegetable separate. If you like olive oil, you will love the flavor that a tiny shpritz extra virgin olive will add.

Cheiny

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 6:36 pm

bargainlover wrote:

Like roasted peppers, zucchini, cauliflower and broccoli
My recipes all have some honey or brown sugar and I’m completely off sugar

I do it with olive oil and TJ’s everything but the bagel spice.

watergirl

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 7:01 pm

SuperWify wrote:

Who puts sugar in roasted vegetables?

Oil, pepper, salt and olive oil

My MIL puts sugar on top of sugar. It goes on everything and I’m not kidding.

I literally do what you said, superwify. Olive oil, salt, cracked pepper, roast at 425/450. Delicious.

Hashem_Yaazor

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 7:14 pm

Oregano adds a punch to a roasted vegetable medley, especially with sweet potatoes and mushrooms.

Cumin to chickpeas

Turmeric to cauliflower, sometimes I add chickpeas to my popcorn cauliflower (I don't use sugar in that even though some recipes call for it. I also don't like chili powder in it, so it's mainly salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and turmeric)

penguin

Sun, Oct 31 2021, 7:20 pm

I use paprika, onion powder or diced onions, & oil on my cauliflower.

Just did a pan of zucchini & carrots w nothing but oil.

Here's my great tip!

Preheat oven to very hot. (Mine is inaccurate so I put it to 500 which is probably 475).

Toss vegetables w oil & any spices and place on parchment lined metal pan. (If you're using disposable, you really have to try this!) Place on BOTTOM RACK for 5-10 minutes.

Then place on second to top (depending on your oven) and broil for 5-10 minutes.

You may want to leave it on bake for a while longer, depending on the veg.

However, this saves what to me is the very tedious process of "carefully flipping each piece"!

FranticFrummie

Mon, Nov 01 2021, 9:56 am

Sugar on vegetables is a crime against food! (I have an equal hatred of "duck sauce" in all it's many forms.)

If you want a touch of sweetness, finely chop green onions, red onions, or shallots, and sprinkle on top of the veggies. As the onions caramelize, they will add all the extra flavor you need.

I'm currently in love with the flavor of roasted green onions. They cook pretty quickly, and they make a delicious side dish on their own. There's nothing "oniony" about the taste once they've been cooked in a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.

jewishmom6

Mon, Nov 01 2021, 10:09 am

Hashem_Yaazor wrote:

if you like cumin add it to your sweet potatoes.

thats how I got hubby to like sweet potatoes.

ShishKabob

Mon, Nov 01 2021, 12:58 pm

FranticFrummie wrote:

Sugar on vegetables is a crime against food!

Come look at the cookbooks coming out now, I couldn't find one recipe in the salad section that doesn't come with some kind of sugar on the dressing! It's crazy!
So many cooks perpetrating crimes against food !!! Smile