Thursday, October 3, 2013

Roasted Vegetables

I honestly don't remember the original source for this recipe, but I have seen similar recipes on multiple sites.  I fed this to my non-vegetable eating family and they absolutely ate it up.  My brother even requested the recipe.  That is HUGE!!!  These are typically the ingredients used.  The quantity is not exact as I pretty much just chop enough of each or what I have on hand.  I always make way more than two people can eat because it is a great leftover.

Brussels sprouts, remove ends and either halve or quarter depending on size
Broccoli florets, I usually use an entire head
Cauliflower florets, again I use the entire head
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Approximately 6 slices of cooked bacon and crumbled with bacon grease retained

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Once all vegetables are cut, toss together with some olive oil, salt, and pepper
  • Do yourself a favor and spray the baking sheet with a little Pam - put all vegetables on a baking sheet
  • Bake vegetables at 400 for about 25-30 minutes or until they reach the desired "doneness".  I like mine slightly charred and the little leaves that fall off the sprouts are a crunchy delight. 
  • During the last few minutes of cooking I toss the vegetables with a little bit of the bacon grease I have reserved.  For additional crunchiness, turn on the broiler; but only briefly!!!
  • Toss the vegetables with the crumbled bacon and serve. 

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