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Photo: Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
The goal with these side dishes is to prep them on a sheet pan and let the oven take care of the rest. While you handle the other components of dinner, your summer ingredients like eggplant, squash, tomatoes and zucchini can be roasted to perfection in what feels like no time at all. Recipes like our Balsamic Roasted Zucchini with Feta and Roasted Eggplant with Lemon are bright, zesty and flavorful veggie dishes you can pair with anysummer dinner entrée.
01of 12Honey-Roasted BeetsView RecipePreethi VenkatramEarthy beets turn sweet and tender when they’re roasted in this healthy beets recipe. Preheating your baking sheet speeds up the roasting time and gives the outside of the beets a quick and flavorful sear. Honey and lemon juice add sweet and tangy notes.
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Honey-Roasted Beets
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Preethi Venkatram
Earthy beets turn sweet and tender when they’re roasted in this healthy beets recipe. Preheating your baking sheet speeds up the roasting time and gives the outside of the beets a quick and flavorful sear. Honey and lemon juice add sweet and tangy notes.
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Balsamic Roasted Zucchini with Feta
03of 12Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan VegetablesView RecipeSonia BozzoGive your plate a pop of color with these healthy sheet-pan veggies.
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Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Vegetables
Sonia Bozzo
Give your plate a pop of color with these healthy sheet-pan veggies.
04of 12Roasted Eggplant with LemonView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe DickeyThis simple recipe for roasted eggplant with lemon is both tangy and savory and is a delicious side dish to pair with chicken or salmon. In addition to lemon, we season the eggplant with salt, pepper and the herbal, nutty flavor of za’atar. Za’atar is a seasoning blend that typically contains oregano and thyme (or similar herbs); sumac, which has a pleasant citrus flavor; and toasted sesame seeds. Chili powder, coriander and cumin may also be included in some za’atar blends.
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Roasted Eggplant with Lemon
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
This simple recipe for roasted eggplant with lemon is both tangy and savory and is a delicious side dish to pair with chicken or salmon. In addition to lemon, we season the eggplant with salt, pepper and the herbal, nutty flavor of za’atar. Za’atar is a seasoning blend that typically contains oregano and thyme (or similar herbs); sumac, which has a pleasant citrus flavor; and toasted sesame seeds. Chili powder, coriander and cumin may also be included in some za’atar blends.
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This easy vegetable side dish shines alongside roasted or seared steak, chicken, shrimp or firm fish, such as cod or salmon. Sumac lends punchy, fruity, sour-lemon notes to this fast and simple recipe. Find ground sumac spice online, in specialty markets and in well-stocked grocery stores.
06of 12Baked Parmesan TomatoesView RecipeA sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the perfect side dish. Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread.
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Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
A sprinkle of Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the perfect side dish. Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread.
07of 12Simple Roasted Zucchini & SquashView RecipeThis simple roasted zucchini and squash recipe is perfect for when you have extra squash on hand. Serve this easy side dish alongside grilled or roasted chicken or steak.
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Simple Roasted Zucchini & Squash
This simple roasted zucchini and squash recipe is perfect for when you have extra squash on hand. Serve this easy side dish alongside grilled or roasted chicken or steak.
08of 12Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly FriesView RecipeThis healthy recipe combines two bar food favorites–fried zucchini and curly fries–into one tempting package. Serve these baked zucchini fries with a simple dipping sauce made with ranch dressing and marinara sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a side dish for burgers, chicken or pizza. No matter what you serve them with, they’re a fun way to eat more vegetables for kids and adults alike.
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Baked Parmesan Zucchini Curly Fries
This healthy recipe combines two bar food favorites–fried zucchini and curly fries–into one tempting package. Serve these baked zucchini fries with a simple dipping sauce made with ranch dressing and marinara sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a side dish for burgers, chicken or pizza. No matter what you serve them with, they’re a fun way to eat more vegetables for kids and adults alike.
09of 12Sheet-Pan RatatouilleView RecipeRatatouille is a type of veggie-forward, Provençal-style stew. Our sheet-pan ratatouille features tangy goat cheese and sweet balsamic glaze that complement the tender charred vegetables. Bake the tomatoes on a separate pan so that the steam from the tomatoes won’t steam the other vegetables.
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Sheet-Pan Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a type of veggie-forward, Provençal-style stew. Our sheet-pan ratatouille features tangy goat cheese and sweet balsamic glaze that complement the tender charred vegetables. Bake the tomatoes on a separate pan so that the steam from the tomatoes won’t steam the other vegetables.
10of 12Parmesan Roasted Corn on the CobView RecipeSavory Parmesan cheese and sweet corn team up in this easy corn on the cob recipe that’s good for every season. Wrapping the corn in foil keeps in the flavors of smoked paprika, garlic powder and thyme. Pair with roast chicken, steak or pork or serve as part of a vegetarian meal.
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Parmesan Roasted Corn on the Cob
Savory Parmesan cheese and sweet corn team up in this easy corn on the cob recipe that’s good for every season. Wrapping the corn in foil keeps in the flavors of smoked paprika, garlic powder and thyme. Pair with roast chicken, steak or pork or serve as part of a vegetarian meal.
11of 12Roasted Peppers & OnionsView RecipeRoasted peppers and onions complement just about everything, from grilled and roasted meats to seafood. This easy and colorful low-carb side dish is sure to become a staple.
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Roasted Peppers & Onions
Roasted peppers and onions complement just about everything, from grilled and roasted meats to seafood. This easy and colorful low-carb side dish is sure to become a staple.
12of 12Oven-Roasted Corn with Smoked Paprika ButterView RecipeThis healthy corn on the cob recipe is easily doubled or tripled when you have guests over. If you don’t want to turn on your oven, grill the foil-wrapped corn over medium-high heat, turning a few times, until tender, about 10 minutes total.
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Oven-Roasted Corn with Smoked Paprika Butter
This healthy corn on the cob recipe is easily doubled or tripled when you have guests over. If you don’t want to turn on your oven, grill the foil-wrapped corn over medium-high heat, turning a few times, until tender, about 10 minutes total.
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