California Blend Vegetables with Garlic Herb Butter
Fresh vegetables, herbs, and garlic butter are featured in this simple 30-minute side dish. This is an easy recipe for the holidays, but also pairs wonderfully with most entrees for a quick weeknight dinner. Roasted California Blend Vegetables with Garlic Herb Butter is a delicious and nutritional accompaniment to any meal.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 91kcal
Roasted California Blend Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups carrots (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Garlic Herb Butter
- 4 tablespoons butter (room temperature, you will likely have extra)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (minced, I use parsley, dill and thyme)
- 1 clove garlic (minced, about 1 teaspoon)
Roasted California Blend Vegetables
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Toss broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with olive oil. Spread on a sheet pan and season with salt and pepper.
2 cups cauliflower florets, 2 cups carrots, 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper
Roast 15-20 minutes, tossing once halfway, or until fork tender.
Garlic Herb Butter
While the vegetables are roasting combine the butter, fresh herbs, and garlic until well blended.
4 tablespoons butter, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
Once the vegetables are done roasting, add 1-2 tablespoons of the butter and toss to melt and combine. Adjust seasoning or add more butter, if desired.
Tips and Techniques
- You can use a single herb or any combination of herbs that you like when making the butter.
- If you would like to shape or mold the butter, please see this separate recipe for Garlic Herb Steak Butter.
- Use any extra butter on steak, chicken, other vegetables or potatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary. It is based on using 2 tablespoons of butter.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7490IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg