The trick: Roast on paper.
Cooking on parchment, a nearly indestructible cooking paper, removes the need for most of the oil. The paper's waxy surface keeps food from sticking. "We can replicate a pan-fried finish by roasting anything on parchment," says Steve Pernetti, executive chef at Cal-a-Vie in Vista, California. Pernetti's Parchment-Roasted Vegetables offer C, A, folate, potassium, and calcium.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 side-dish servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and thinly slice vegetables (use a mandoline for more uniform results). Place in a large bowl and toss vegetables with remaining ingredients. Cut a sheet of parchment the size of a cookie sheet and line pan with it. Spread vegetables without overlapping; season with salt and pepper. Bake until vegetable edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes.