serving plate with greens, roasted vegetables and chickpeas, and sauce drizzled on top

Sheet Pan Meals

Recipe by: Dr. Michael Greger
Sheet pan meals can be an easy, versatile way to check off the Daily Dozen! Add your favorite veggies, beans, and sweet potatoes to a pan and toss on your favorite herbs/ spices. Serve the dish on its own, over whole grains (like quinoa or oat groats) or greens (like baby kale or arugula). Top with a homemade tahini or cashew dressing, such as the Ranch Dressing from the How Not to Diet Cookbook. Here's a recipe you can follow, but feel free to do your own variation!
serving plate with greens, roasted vegetables and chickpeas, and sauce drizzled on top
4.16 from 45 votes
Course Main Course
Difficulty Easy
Servings 4
Daily Dozen

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups diced sweet potatoes (purple or orange)
  • 3 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups sliced Brussels Sprouts
  • 2-3 cups chopped cauliflower
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2-3 cups sliced cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 4-5 tablespoons lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon chipotle powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Prepare the vegetables and beans. Line a pan with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Add the ingredients. Toss with the lemon juice and spices.
  • Roast the vegetables and beans for 50-60 minutes, or until desired texture is reached. Turn the veggies 1-2 time(s) throughout the cooking process.
  • Serve the veggies and beans as is or with whole grains and/or greens. Top with tahini or a cashew-based dressing, such as our Ranch Dressing*, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

*Ranch Dressing from The How Not to Diet Cookbook is here.
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