Classic Roasted Vegetables are the best to have around for a simple side dish or veggie option at a meal. Roasting veggies is easy to prepare and a very quick way to get in your vitamins, fiber, and nutrition in one go. There is minimal prep time and little hands-on cooking time. The best part about Roasting Vegetables is you don't have to chop up the veggies into small pieces! Many of my clients have challenges when it comes to prepping and cutting vegetables. It can take a lot of effort. But when you're roasting vegetables, they shrink. Having larger pieces of the veggies is ideal. For example, if cutting up a bell pepper, slice it in half. Remove the seeds and stem. And chop that bell pepper into about 6-8 large chunks. Easy, right? No small dicing. Another great way to get in starchy vegetables, which are filling and provide you with the carbs you need for energy, is using veggies like sweet potatoes, Russet potatoes, butternut squash, pumpkin, or acorn squash. These starchy vegetables provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for optimal health. You can use starchy vegetables instead of rice, pastas, or noodles to get in the carb factor. Last of all, when you roast vegetables, adding in some type of sauce or dressing enhances the flavor. This Classic Roasted Vegetable recipe uses a classic dressing that goes with most veggies: • Olive Oil • Balsamic Vinegar • Garlic (powder or fresh) • Fresh Herbs (like cilantro, basil, or Italian flat-leaf parsley - just choose 1) • Salt & Pepper An easy way to switch up the flavors is by using any type of acid or vinegar. You can use balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, rice wine vinegar, or even lemon juice or lime juice. The options are very open. Another easy way to switch up the flavors is by using different herbs. You can use fresh OR dried. Different herbs will provide different flavors that are amazing and awesome. Some herb examples are cilantro, basil, Italian flat-leaf parsley, rosemary, thyme, or tarragon. You can also use dried herb mixes like Herbs de Provence. They're all really delicious. Simple modifications such as changing the vinegar or the herb can create a brand new dish that is exciting and delicious. Getting creative by Roasting Veggies is a lot of fun and it is easy. Change up the vegetable choices you choose to use. Switch up the vinegars. Modify the herbs and you've got a brand new recipe following the same guidelines when it comes to cooking (425 degrees bake for 25 minutes).