Posted Jun 24, 2020, Updated Apr 29, 2024 These Balsamic Roasted Vegetables are so delicious that I make them all the time. They are a healthy side dish and a great way to meal prep veggies for the week. Making lunch is not my favorite thing. After feeding my troops breakfast and homeschooling all morning, I am not really interested in complicated mid-day meals. I also prefer my vegetables cooked rather than eating them raw. That’s why I love these Balsamic Roasted Vegetables. Meal prepping a batch of these roasted vegetables with balsamic vinegar makes my weeks easier, more nutritious and delicious. I like to enjoy them on top of a salad, with a side of hummus, or as-is. This recipe is highly customizable, and is paleo, vegan and sugar free!
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables: Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are a few possible substitutions that can be made for roasted vegetables with balsamic vinegar.
Sweet potatoes. I recommend using yams, sweet potatoes, Japanese sweet potatoes or purple sweet potatoes. If none of those are your thing, you could really use any variety of potato, however you will need to bake any white/red/gold potato for slightly longer than sweet varieties, You can also omit the potatoes and just use a variety of other vegetables. Peppers/Broccoli. The sky’s the limit with the kind of vegetables that can be used in this recipe. Asparagus, edamame, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower, etc. etc. etc. Just try to use the same amount listed in this recipe. Olive oil. Any neutral oil can be used! Olive and avocado oils are my favorite! Use a flavored olive oil for extra flavor. Garlic salt. This is a pantry staple for us. But if that’s not the case for you, simply substitute 1 tsp salt and 1/2-1 tsp garlic powder. Balsamic Vinegar. For the best results, use a premium balsamic vinegar which should be thick, sweet, and pour like molasses instead of water. I recommend this 25-Year Aged Balsamic Vinegar or this Garlic Cilantro Balsamic Vinegar.
How to Make Balsamic Roasted Vegetables
I want to walk through making this recipe with you step-by-step to help ensure your veggie roasting success. Don’t forget to watch the video too.
Roast the Sweet Potatoes Alone
This step is very important. The sweet potatoes need to roast significantly longer than the rest of the vegetables. Sometimes I cut them up and toss them in the microwave for 5-6 minutes to shorten their initial roasting time. Roast the sweet potatoes until they just barely begin to brown, stirring once halfway through.
Add Vegetables & Roast Again
Next, roast the sweet potatoes with the rest of the vegetables again. This ensures that they will become nice and brown and crispy before adding the balsamic vinegar.
Add Balsamic Vinegar
Drizzle the vegetables with balsamic vinegar. Make sure to use a high-quality variety that is thick and naturally sweet.
Roast Again
Once you’ve poured the balsamic over the contents of your baking pan and stirred it up really well, you’re ready for the final roast. Be sure to stir the veggies halfway through to reincorporate any balsamic vinegar that is resting on the bottom of the pan.
Serve
Serve warm as a side dish or over a salad. I like to make a big batch of these veggies in the beginning of the week and reheat them for lunch all week long. Here are some serving suggestions:
Serve them on top of this kale salad, quinoa salad or this burrata salad. They are a great partner to this balsamic pot roast. Serve them with a loaf of homemade bread like this French bread or no knead bread.
Store/Reheat
Store the balsamic vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When it’s time to reheat them, I prefer to broil them for 2-3 minutes in the oven because it restores some of their crispiness. However I have eaten them warmed in the microwave and even cold. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
