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A simple roasted-vegetable prep tray

One tray of vegetables can support several meals, provided it is cooled and stored safely. The method is more useful than a fixed shopping list: use compatible vegetables, cut them evenly and avoid overcrowding.

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Illustrative food photograph: a simple roasted-vegetable prep tray
Illustrative food photograph: a simple roasted-vegetable prep tray. Photo via Pexels · License & credits. Illustrative stock photography.
Original recipe · serves 4

A simple roasted-vegetable prep tray

15 minPreparation30 minCooking45 minTotal

Ingredients

How to make it

  1. Heat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Prepare a large tray, or two smaller ones.
  2. Toss vegetables with oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer with a little space.
  3. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway, until tender and lightly browned. Firmer pieces may need longer.
  4. Serve a portion hot. For later meals, divide remaining vegetables into shallow containers and refrigerate promptly according to our food-safety guidance.

Make it work in your kitchen

Use leftovers in a grain bowl, wrap or soup, while observing safe storage times. Add tender vegetables later if mixing them with harder roots. Batch preparation should fit what you will eat, not create a larger container that is eventually forgotten.

Recipe note: Original AI-assisted recipe, not kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; use the doneness and temperature checks stated. Photographs are illustrative. Check ingredient labels for allergens and read our food preparation and storage guide.

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