Slightly smokey and punchy from garlic and dijon, these roasted vegetables will add a new dimension to any plate they are part of.

Dijon Soy Roasted Vegetables

Serves 2-3

Vegetable side dishes can sometimes be a tedious and repetitive affair. This quick dish allows for any vegetable you have lying around to be combined with the quick dressing to get a healthy and satisfying side in no time.

Ingredients

685-910g (1.5 - 2 lbs) your favorite vegetable, cut into bite sized pieces

1.5 - 2 T olive oil

.5 t ground black pepper

.25 t kosher salt

Dressing

1-2 garlic cloves, grated

4 t soy sauce

2 t Dijon mustard

.75 t honey

.25 t dried oregano

Recipe Know-how

1.      Preheat oven to 200 C / 400 F.

• Place 1 T of vegetable oil a rimmed baking sheet and heat for 5 minutes.

2.      In a medium mixing bowl combine the dressing ingredients.

• Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired but do not add salt. Set aside.

3.      In a medium mixing bowl, toss vegetables with oil, salt and pepper.

• Working quickly but carefully, take the cookie sheet from the oven and shake the oil to spread across the surface.

• Pour on the vegetables and spread into a single layer.

This should take no more than one full minute start to finish.

• Roast for 10-20 minutes or until the vegetables are lightly charred and cooked through.

Cooking time will depend on the vegetable choice.

• Pour vegetables in the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat.

• Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.

4.      Serve.