Plus, you’re able to save time by roasting frozen vegetables in the oven without thawing.
Read on to learn how to roast frozen vegetables without compromising crispness or flavor.
We also share a few recipe ideas for using your roasted frozen veggies.
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(Frozengreen peasand beans actually contained higher levels of nutrients.
)Frozen veggies are picked at peak ripenesswhen their nutritional value and flavors are best expressedand chilled immediately.
How to Roast Frozen Vegetables Without Thawing
You don’t need to thaw frozen vegetables before roasting.
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Here’s how to prepare them so they don’t get soggy.
Step 1: Dial Up the Heat
Crank your oven up to 450 degrees when preheating.
Roasting frozen vegetables in a super hot oven will help them get deliciously caramelized.
Victor Protasio
As with any frozen food, veggies are prone to releasing condensation as they thaw.
But did you know it’s also a great way to boost browning and tenderize your frozen vegetables?
By the time the oven is up to temp, you’ll have a hot pan ready for roasting.
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Use multiplebaking sheetsto help you divide frozen vegetables by size and texture.
Remove those that cook faster and allow the remaining veggies to continue cooking.
The fat will help your cauliflower or corn crisp up evenly on the outside while keeping its interior tender.
Roland Bello
Simply hand-toss them in a bowl with oil to evenly coat them.
Rosemary, cumin, paprika, parsley, and garlic are all fair game.
Season veggies after coating with oil so the flavors stick to the pieces.
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Cooking time will depend on the pop in of vegetable.
In general, roast frozen vegetables for 12 to 30 minutesit’s best to look for browned edges.
This promotes even cooking and crisping.
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Remember to keep them spread out in an even layer.
Try one of these recipes to upgrade your roasted frozen veggies or incorporate them into a dish.
This makes aquick weeknight dinnerand can be served warm or cold.
This recipe adds a nutty crumble for extra flavor and texture.
You’ll get plenty of fiber and antioxidants with this filling salad.
Roasted Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Roasted broccoli comes through again for a nutrient-filled pasta dish.
This time, garlic-flavored broccoli gets tossed with homemade pesto and whole-grain pasta.
