I just made a Roasted Veggies Side Dish where the potatoes get ridiculously crisp, the carrots go sweet and jammy, and the zucchini stays perfectly tender enough to steal the show.
I’m obsessed with this Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Zucchini because it hits everything I want from a Roasted Veggies Side Dish. I love the way baby potatoes get crisp edges while carrots and zucchini stay tender but not sad.
And garlic shows up like it actually cares. No fluff, just sharp herb flavor and texture that makes me reach for seconds.
This is my go-to for Potatoes And Zucchini combos when I need a real side that stands up to turkey or a weeknight protein. Simple, bold, and unpretentious.
Food that fights for a spot on the plate.
Ingredients
- Baby potatoes: creamy inside, crisp edges, the starchy base that soaks up all goodness.
- Carrots: sweet, tender with roast caramel notes, adds color and chew.
- Zucchini: soft, slightly seedy texture, keeps things light and fresh.
- Olive oil: helps browning and brings a fruity, smooth mouthfeel.
- Melted butter: Basically, it makes everything richer and more indulgent.
- Garlic: punchy, savory pop that makes the whole pan sing.
- Dried thyme: subtle herbal lift, kind of earthy and comforting.
- Dried rosemary: piney, crushed bits that give pleasant bite.
- Dried parsley: mild green note, ties herbs together quietly.
- Kosher salt: wakes flavors up, you’ll taste everything better.
- Black pepper: warm, sharp finish that cuts through richness.
- Lemon juice: Plus brightens and adds a clean, tangy lift.
- Fresh parsley garnish: fresh green crunch and pretty color on top.
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered so pieces are about same size
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional but makes them rich)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed lightly
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional for brightness
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
How to Make this
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
2. Put the halved or quartered baby potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil and simmer 6 to 8 minutes until just starting to get tender, drain well and let steam dry a minute so they crisp better.
3. While potatoes cook cut carrots into 1 inch pieces and slice zucchini into 1/2 inch rounds, pat the zucchini dry with paper towels so they dont get soggy in the oven.
4. In a large bowl mix 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons melted butter if using, then add 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon each dried thyme, crushed rosemary, and dried parsley plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, stir to make a coating.
5. Add the parboiled potatoes and carrots to the bowl first and toss well so theyre evenly coated, then add zucchini and toss gently so they dont mush.
6. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet, give them a little space so they roast instead of steam, and put in the oven.
7. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, then flip or shake the pan and roast another 10 to 15 minutes until potatoes are golden and carrots tender and zucchini has some browning; total time depends on how crowded the pan is.
8. When veggies are done remove from oven, drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over them for brightness, taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
9. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley for color, serve hot with your main dish.
10. Tip: if you want extra crispness broil 1 to 2 minutes at the end but watch closely so nothing burns, and dont skip parboiling the potatoes unless you like long roast times.
Equipment Needed
1. Large rimmed baking sheet
2. Aluminum foil or parchment paper
3. Large pot for parboiling potatoes
4. Colander or strainer
5. Chef’s knife
6. Cutting board
7. Large mixing bowl
8. Measuring spoons and tablespoon
9. Tongs or a sturdy spatula for tossing and flipping
10. Oven mitts or pot holders
FAQ
Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots And Zucchini Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Baby potatoes -> Sweet potatoes or Yukon golds. Sweet potatoes give a sweeter, softer result, cut into same size pieces and roast a bit longer. Yukon golds hold shape and get creamier.
- Carrots -> Parsnips or baby carrots. Parsnips add an earthy, nutty flavor and caramelize nicely. Baby carrots are a time saver if you dont want to peel or chop.
- Zucchini -> Yellow summer squash or eggplant. Yellow squash swaps right in with same cook time. Eggplant soaks up flavors but might need a touch more oil so it doesnt dry out.
- Melted butter -> Ghee, avocado oil, or extra olive oil. Ghee gives that rich buttery taste without burning, avocado oil tolerates high heat, olive oil keeps it classic if you skip the butter.
Pro Tips
1) Parboil the potatoes a tad longer than you think you need, drain well and let them steam dry a minute or two. Damp potatoes will never crisp up, so drying is key. If you want extra crunch toss the parboiled pieces with a teaspoon of cornstarch before oiling them.
2) Don’t crowd the pan. If the veggies are touching too much they steam instead of roast. Use two baking sheets if needed, and rotate them between racks halfway through so everything browns evenly.
3) Pat the zucchini super dry and only add it after the potatoes and carrots are well coated. Zucchini releases water fast so handle it gently and spread it so it has breathing room, otherwise it turns mushy.
4) Finish bright and taste as you go. A squeeze of lemon or a pinch more salt right after roasting wakes up the flavors, and a quick 1 to 2 minute broil at the end will add color, but watch it closely so the garlic or herbs dont burn.
Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots And Zucchini Recipe
I just made a Roasted Veggies Side Dish where the potatoes get ridiculously crisp, the carrots go sweet and jammy, and the zucchini stays perfectly tender enough to steal the show.
6
servings
223
kcal
Equipment: 1. Large rimmed baking sheet
2. Aluminum foil or parchment paper
3. Large pot for parboiling potatoes
4. Colander or strainer
5. Chef’s knife
6. Cutting board
7. Large mixing bowl
8. Measuring spoons and tablespoon
9. Tongs or a sturdy spatula for tossing and flipping
10. Oven mitts or pot holders
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered so pieces are about same size
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1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
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2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons melted butter (optional but makes them rich)
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4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed lightly
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1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional for brightness
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Put the halved or quartered baby potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil and simmer 6 to 8 minutes until just starting to get tender, drain well and let steam dry a minute so they crisp better.
- While potatoes cook cut carrots into 1 inch pieces and slice zucchini into 1/2 inch rounds, pat the zucchini dry with paper towels so they dont get soggy in the oven.
- In a large bowl mix 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons melted butter if using, then add 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon each dried thyme, crushed rosemary, and dried parsley plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, stir to make a coating.
- Add the parboiled potatoes and carrots to the bowl first and toss well so theyre evenly coated, then add zucchini and toss gently so they dont mush.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet, give them a little space so they roast instead of steam, and put in the oven.
- Roast 20 to 25 minutes, then flip or shake the pan and roast another 10 to 15 minutes until potatoes are golden and carrots tender and zucchini has some browning; total time depends on how crowded the pan is.
- When veggies are done remove from oven, drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over them for brightness, taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley for color, serve hot with your main dish.
- Tip: if you want extra crispness broil 1 to 2 minutes at the end but watch closely so nothing burns, and dont skip parboiling the potatoes unless you like long roast times.
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 253g
- Total number of serves: 6
- Calories: 223kcal
- Fat: 10.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Polyunsaturated: 0.8g
- Monounsaturated: 6.1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 417mg
- Potassium: 860mg
- Carbohydrates: 28.7g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Vitamin A: 6300IU
- Vitamin C: 36.6mg
- Calcium: 44mg
- Iron: 1.3mg
