A healthy and vibrant Turkish-inspired tray bake featuring roasted broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and chickpeas tossed in a spiced aromatic oil, served over creamy garlic yogurt.
Servings 4people
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Turkish
Ingredients
The Vegetables
½headCauliflower, cut into small florets
½headBroccoli, cut into medium florets
2mediumCarrots, sliced into rounds
1mediumRed bell pepper, chopped
1mediumOnion, cut into wedges
1mediumPotato, cubed
1cupCooked chickpeas (canned or boiled)
The Spiced Sauce
½cupExtra virgin olive oil
1tspDried thyme
1tspTurmeric
1tspSweet paprika
1tspCurry powder
1tspRed pepper flakes
1tspSalt
The Yogurt Base
1cupPlain yogurt
1tbspMayonnaise (optional, for extra creaminess)
2clovesGarlic, minced
2tbspFresh dill, finely chopped
Equipment
Large Baking Sheet: For even roasting and spreading.
Parchment Paper: To prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Large Mixing Bowl: To toss the veggies with the spice blend.
Small Whisk: To get the garlic yogurt sauce perfectly smooth.
Method
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes. Do the same with the broccoli (keep broccoli florets slightly larger as they cook faster). Drain well.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the blanched cauliflower and broccoli, along with the chopped carrots, peppers, onions, potatoes, and chickpeas.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and all the spices (thyme, turmeric, red pepper powder, curry, and flakes).
Pour the spiced oil over the vegetables. Use your hands or a spatula to toss everything until every vegetable is evenly coated in that golden spice mix.
Place in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F). Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the edges of the veggies are slightly charred.
While the veggies roast, mix the yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and dill in a small bowl.
Spread the creamy garlic yogurt onto the bottom of a large serving platter. Top it with the hot, roasted vegetables. Enjoy immediately!
For the best roasting results, spread the vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding the pan can cause them to steam instead of roast, preventing them from developing a golden, caramelized texture.