Light Herb Fern Roasted Vegetables (Printable)

A fresh, vibrant medley of garden vegetables roasted with delicate herbs and fern tips for a spring-inspired side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
02 - 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into rounds
03 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
04 - 1 cup baby potatoes, halved
05 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 cup asparagus tips, trimmed
07 - 1 cup broccolini, trimmed
08 - 1 cup fiddlehead ferns or young fern tips, well cleaned

→ Herbs & Flavorings

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
13 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
16 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

18 - 1 cup baby greens (arugula, spinach, or mixed spring greens)
19 - Edible flowers, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine zucchini, yellow squash, baby carrots, baby potatoes, red onion, asparagus tips, broccolini, and cleaned fern tips.
03 - Drizzle vegetables with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 20–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are golden and tender.
06 - Remove vegetables from oven and immediately toss with chopped parsley, chives, tarragon, dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
07 - Arrange roasted vegetables on a serving platter. Top with baby greens and edible flowers if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vibrant mix of fresh garden vegetables
  • Delicate herbs and unique fern tips add elegant spring flavors
02 -
  • If using fiddlehead ferns, blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes before roasting to remove bitterness and ensure safety
  • Substitute other seasonal vegetables as desired such as radishes or snap peas
03 -
  • Blanch fiddlehead ferns to remove bitterness and ensure safety
  • Use fresh herbs chopped finely for best flavor impact
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