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What’s that you say? You’re looking for a no-fail, easy-to-remember method for roasting up any type of vegetable to perfection? Good news, fly girl. We got your method right here. The secret to consistently sensational veggies lies in five simple steps. Begin by sorting your vegetables, then prep them for even cooking and to maximize surface area for developing caramelization. Arrange on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, lube ’em up with a little oil, season, and cook according to their grouping. From there, it’s just a matter of finishing your vegetables with a little more seasoning and oil and serving them up to your grateful guests. They make an amazing accompaniment to any roast or golden-brown bird and can even stand on their own as a light meal—especially if you top ’em with an <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/tips-tricks-edible-emoji-egg">Emoji</a> or <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/the-egg-calculator">sous vide egg</a> or serve them with a side of umami-rich <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/japanese-kewpie-style-mayo">Kewpie-style mayo</a> for dipping. Why learn an easy-to-recall mental model like this? It not only simplifies the process and imbues you with confidence in the kitchen, it also helps cut down on food waste because you’ll never need to wonder what to do with that crisper full of cauliflower or that CSA box bursting with sunchokes. So go forth and get roasty—perfectly cooked plant food is well within your purview. WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Vegetables! All sorts of vegetables!

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Parchment paper

Sheet pan

<a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/japanese-kewpie-style-mayo">Kewpie mayo</a>—optional, but damn does it make a delicious dip for your roasty veggies

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