Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Roasted Vegetables (Printable)

Golden seasonal vegetables roasted with turmeric and warming spices for a nourishing, colorful side dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups cauliflower florets
02 - 2 cups broccoli florets
03 - 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
04 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
06 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

→ Spices & Seasoning

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon ground coriander
11 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - ¾ teaspoon sea salt

→ Finishing Touches

14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared vegetables including cauliflower, broccoli, sweet potato, carrots, bell pepper, and red onion.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, turmeric, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the spice mixture over the vegetables. Toss thoroughly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
05 - Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not overcrowded for proper roasting.
06 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until vegetables are golden, tender, and lightly crisped at the edges.
07 - Remove from the oven. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh herbs if using. Serve warm as a side dish or over grains for a complete meal.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These vegetables become impossibly sweet and caramelized while the turmeric gives them this gorgeous sunset hue that makes any plate look inviting
  • The spice blend creates this aromatic warmth that fills your kitchen and somehow makes simple vegetables feel like something special
02 -
  • The first time I made these I skipped stirring halfway through and ended up with some burnt pieces and undercooked ones so do not skip that mid-roast stir
  • That pinch of black pepper is not just for flavor it actually helps your body absorb the turmeric so do not leave it out
03 -
  • Toss the vegetables with half the spice mixture before roasting and save the rest to whisk into a simple tahini dressing for serving
  • If your vegetables seem dry after roasting a quick drizzle of olive oil before serving brings them back to life
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