Roasted Frozen Vegetables

Name: Roasted Frozen Vegetables
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces frozen vegetables; avocado cooking spray (✅); coarsely ground salt

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Roasted frozen vegetables will quickly become your go-to veggie side. Kids love the flavor of roasted vegetables and moms love the simplicity of pouring a bag of frozen veggies onto a tray and baking.

If you have ever wondered, can you roast frozen vegetables that are delicious and kid approved, keep reading! Our simple 3 step method of roasting frozen vegetables will have you amazed.

For more fun recipes for kids, check out our Kid-Friendly Meatloaf, Gluten Free Monkey Bread and Rainbow Popsicles.

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The Best Frozen Vegetables

The days of buying a variety of veggies to then bring home to wash and chop are over. With mixed frozen vegetables you can easily pour them onto a preheated pan and then bake. No washing, chopping or thawing is required!

Pair with any entree (find our top recommendations below!) to serve as a complete meal or make as an afternoon savory snack. Our go-to is a bag of California vegetables, but you can easily swap with a Normandy blend or any single vegetable like carrots, corn, broccoli or cauliflower.

Ready to get started? Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

ingredients for roasted frozen vegetables on sheet pan

Equipment

baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Flipper
oven mitts

Ingredients

16 ounces frozen vegetables
avocado cooking spray ✅
coarsely ground salt

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

frozen vegetables on parchment lined baking sheet

frozen vegetables on sheet pan seasoned with salt

How To Cook Frozen Vegetables

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the parchment paper lined baking sheet into the oven to heat while the oven preheats.

Place frozen vegetables onto the baking tray

Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Place the frozen vegetables onto the tray. Spray well with avocado cooking spray or another high-heat spray. Sprinkle with salt.

Bake

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and flip the frozen vegetables. Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes or until crisp and browned. Serve hot.

roasted vegetables on parchment lined baking sheet

Roasted Vegetable Seasoning Ideas

There are many great options for California blend vegetables seasoning. Pick one of these ideas or a combination for this roasted vegetable medley!

Olive oil. Drizzle EVOO over the top of the roasted vegetables after roasting.
Garlic. Sprinkle garlic salt or garlic powder over the top or toss fresh sliced garlic on the baking tray prior to roasting.
Pepper. Sprinkle white or black pepper on top.
Rosemary. Sprinkle dried rosemary on top of the roasted vegetables.
Red pepper flakes. A great addition after roasting if looking to add a hint of spice.
Sauce. Drizzle teriyaki, sweet & sour or Gluten Free Stir Fry Sauce after roasting.

Serving Suggestions

Whether looking to serve this vegetable side dish with pork, chicken, fish, beef or part of a vegetarian spread, we have you covered!

spatula scooping frozen veggies on sheet pan

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to thaw vegetables first?

Nope! Pour the bag of frozen vegetables right onto the preheated pan.

How to make crispy vegetables?

Cooking under high heat. preheating the pan and keeping the vegetables frozen until ready to roast will crisp the edges of the vegetables.

How to store leftovers?

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or toss back into the freezer for up to 3 months once completely cooled.

How to reheat?

You can reheat by roasting or microwaving until hot. For best results, serve this dish immediately after roasting as reheating can cause the veggies to be soggy.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet to help each piece cook evenly
Use a helper and oven mitts to carefully remove the hot pan from the oven
You will flip the frozen vegetables to crisp the other side. It is helpful to use a spatula in one hand for flipping and your other hand to hold the pan with an oven mitt

More Vegetable Side Dish Recipes

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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