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Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables

Modified: Feb 16, 2023 · Published: May 4, 2015 by Iosune Robles · This post may contain affiliate links

4.67 from 33 votes
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These oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, healthy, low in fat and easy to make. It's one of my favorite side dish recipes!

Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables - These oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, healthy, low in fat and easy to make. It's one of my favorite side dish recipes!

To roast vegetables without oil is possible and they taste amazing. I used balsamic vinegar, but soy sauce, tamari and lemon or lime juice also work. If you're on a diet or just trying to avoid oils, these oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are for you.

I try to eat as many different fruits and veggies as I can, I adore them and they nourish my body. I love these colorful rainbow veggies, they're full of antioxidants and nutrients, but there's no need to use so many vegetables, it's totally up to you.

When I tried this recipe for the first time, I couldn't believe it was oil-free, the veggies were so juicy and I only added the balsamic vinegar and dried thyme, but please feel free to add your favorite herbs and spices.

Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables - These oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, healthy, low in fat and easy to make. It's one of my favorite side dish recipes!

This recipe is ridiculously easy to make, you just have to place the chopped vegetables onto a baking sheet, add dried thyme and balsamic vinegar to taste and bake for about 25 minutes or until they're cooked. Besides, it's the perfect side dish! I love to eat these veggies with brown rice and some tamari or soy sauce, but they're also delicious with potatoes, pasta or quinoa.

Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables - These oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, healthy, low in fat and easy to make. It's one of my favorite side dish recipes!
Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables - These oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, healthy, low in fat and easy to make. It's one of my favorite side dish recipes!
Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables - These oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, healthy, low in fat and easy to make. It's one of my favorite side dish recipes!

If you like these oil free rainbow roasted vegetables, check out these recipes: spicy roasted chickpeas, and roasted red pepper hummus.

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Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables - These oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, healthy, low in fat and easy to make. It's one of my favorite side dish recipes!
Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables - These oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, healthy, low in fat and easy to make. It's one of my favorite side dish recipes!
4.67 from 33 votes

Oil Free Rainbow Roasted Vegetables

These oil free rainbow roasted vegetables are so delicious, healthy, low in fat and easy to make. It's one of my favorite side dish recipes!
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 25 minutes mins
Total: 30 minutes mins
Servings: 4
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1 and ⅔ cups chopped red bell peppers
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 1 and ⅓ cups chopped yellow bell peppers
  • 1 and ⅔ cups chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped red onions, 200 g
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • Balsamic vinegar to taste
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 ºF or 200 ºC.
  • Place the chopped vegetables onto a baking sheet, add the thyme and balsamic vinegar to taste.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.
  • Store the veggies in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Notes

  • Feel free to use your favorite veggies, herbs or spices.
  • Tamari, soy sauce, lemon or lime juice or any other type of vinegar can be used instead of the balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.2g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 0.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 59.1mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 9.2g
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below and let me know how it was!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Iosune Robles

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  1. Grant Jennings says

    August 27, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Looks like a fantastic recipe. Will try today and make ahead for a week (time saver!!!)

    You call the recipe gluten free, which it sure is, however you mention seasoning with soya sauce above, which is RIDDLED with gluten.

    ... how come things are never riddled with good things? Can your veggies be riddled with love?

    I'll be adding some MECHANICALLY EXTRACTED oil to this recipe, because I need the calories. Oil for the win.

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      August 31, 2016 at 11:21 am

      Hi Grant! I used gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lauren says

    August 23, 2016 at 2:27 am

    4 stars
    You told someone if they wanted to prepare it ahead of time, they could add an oil free sauce after... Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      August 31, 2016 at 10:51 am

      Hi Lauren! Ketchup, bbq sauce, more tamari or soy sauce, any sauce you like! I loooove this oil-free tahini dressing: http://simpleveganblog.com/simple-salad-with-oil-free-tahini-dressing/ It's so delicious!

      Reply
  3. Charlotte q says

    August 18, 2016 at 12:33 am

    5 stars
    Hi! Just wondering if the veggies would stick to the baking sheet because there's no oil? I really want to try oil-free roasting but have a hard time getting veggies not to stick even with oil!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      August 31, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Hi Charlotte! The veggies don't stick to my baking sheet, but you can use some parchtment paper or something like that if you want 🙂

      Reply
  4. Heather @ Simple Fresh Natural says

    August 10, 2016 at 1:46 am

    This is such a pretty dish!! And so easy. Love it when that happens! I love roasted veggies, so I am going to have to give this recipe a try asap!!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:51 am

      Hi Heather! Thanks a lot 😀 Hope you like it!

      Reply
  5. Shonda says

    August 08, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    Could I add zucchini and squash?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Hi Shona! You can add any veggie you want 🙂

      Reply
  6. Rina says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Hi could you tell me how much balsamic vinegar to use? I tried the recipe with 1 tbsp vinegar and the end result was very dry.

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      June 14, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      Hi Rina! I don’t know exactly how much I add, but probably about 3 tbsp 🙂

      Reply
  7. Denise says

    June 08, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    That's alot for just one person in the household can this be frozen, would it taste the same?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      June 14, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      Hi Denise! You could use half the ingredients or even less if you want. I've never frozen it, so I don't know. Have a nice day!

      Reply
  8. ~Heather W~ says

    June 07, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    About how much of the balsamic vinegar did you use? I only use it rarely, so I'm having a hard time even estimating what "to taste" would be for me when the cooking will change it. This looks delicious, so I want to try but am afraid of either going too heavy on the vinegar and ending up inedible, or too light and having hard veggies. 🙂

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      June 14, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Heather! I don't know exactly how much I add, but probably about 3 tbsp... Hope it works for you!

      Reply
      • ~Heather W~ says

        June 17, 2016 at 3:25 am

        5 stars
        Thank you! That helps a lot - I really had no idea if we were talking teaspoons or a cup, etc. 🙂 I cannot wait to assemble all these pretty veggies and get going!

      • Iosune says

        June 21, 2016 at 9:19 am

        You're so welcome 🙂

  9. Ana says

    May 24, 2016 at 1:50 am

    Delicious! But be careful with the amount if vinegar. I recommend leaving the excess vinegar in the bowl where u mix it with the thyme and veggies.

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      May 25, 2016 at 10:59 am

      Thanks Ana! Thanks a lot for the advice 😉

      Reply
  10. Ryan says

    May 10, 2016 at 12:25 am

    The mobile version of your page is broken: http://simpleveganblog.com/oil-free-rainbow-roasted-vegetables/?m

    My wife shared it to me from her phone and I'm not on mobile and it doesn't load the shortcodes properly.

    Just thought I'd let ya know!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      May 14, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      Hi Ryan! Thanks a lot 🙂 You can delete the mobile extension "?m" and the link will work: http://simpleveganblog.com/oil-free-rainbow-roasted-vegetables/ Sorry for the inconvenience!

      Reply
  11. Gina says

    April 20, 2016 at 12:31 am

    Making this tonight!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      April 25, 2016 at 10:00 am

      Hi Gina! Hope you liked it! 😉

      Reply
  12. Lovisa says

    April 08, 2016 at 3:26 am

    How well does this keep if you refrigerate and reheat it? Making it for a potluck tomorrow and would love to cook it tonight instead of at 6 in the morning! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      April 11, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Lovisa! It work well, at least for me 🙂 You can add some oil-free sauce on top if you want. Have a nice day!

      Reply
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