Coconut oil has a high smoke point, which means it is
perfect for roasting vegetables and you get tons of health benefits from consuming another super food.
Olive oil is a great
option for roasting vegetables for babies since it adds some good fats, and it helps prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan.
Like when a friend pulled her copy of Plenty from the bookshelf one afternoon when we were over and turned it to Ottolenghi's recipe
for roasted vegetables with vinaigrette, and I had my own moment of cooking confusion.
Anyway, I was thinking about the yummy
coating for the roasted vegetables, and considering what I was going to do with some chunky cod loins, and I put one thing together with another, and voila, this gorgeous crusted cod was conceived.
I know it's not great for you, and you probably shouldn't eat too much of it, but when you do eat it, PLEASE eat the good stuff; I prefer kosher or sea salt as they're the best options
for roasting vegetables by far.
Boiling them in water will render the fat (which is
fabulous for roasting vegetables, searing roasts, or adding to soups for flavor), and once the water evaporates the rendered fat fries the skin into crispy, tasty rinds.
-LSB-...] It wouldn't be a complete Mexican fiesta without some sort of guacamole, and I strongly suggest you try this recipe
for roasted vegetable guacamole!
A few other
ideas for roasted vegetables: Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Roasted Fingerling and New Potatoes with Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetables Roasted Cauliflower
This
entry for Roasted Vegetables with Cardamom is my contribution to Weekend Herb Blogging, hosted this week by Marillyn from Just Making Noise.
As also demonstrated by my recipes
for roasted vegetable avocado garden wraps and avocado macaroni salad: avocado and lemon is a match made in heaven.
Give them a few days to soak up the flavors in the spicy, herbal, citrusy marinade then serve the olives and nuts as an appetizer, bring them as a hostess gift, or use them as a
garnish for roasted vegetables and meat, a whole chicken, or fish.
Opting for roasted vegetables over salad might sound like a more natural choice when it comes to lunch or dinner, but the same seasonal temperature shift applies to smoothies too.
Traditionally used as a
dip for roasted vegetables, Romesco is also delicious on fish, lamb, and chicken, where its rosy - red color adds drama as well as exciting flavor on the plate.
In fact, sauces are one of the best ways to use leftover vegetables; Izard says that one of the tastiest ways to repurpose these vegetables is to throw them in a blender with vinegar and
oil for a roasted vegetable dressing.
These bold flavours are
perfect for roasting vegetables, particularly root vegetables, and also a great way to build a robust flavour profile in soups, stews or salads..
I personally like to to save
some for Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches.