Roasting Frozen Vegetables {How to Roast Frozen Vegetables}
This is the ultimate guide to Roasting Frozen Vegetables. This is the best resource for helping you make tasty and healthy vegetable side dishes using all frozen veggies! Oven-roasted frozen vegetables are delicious and will save you so much time and money.
Can You Roast Frozen Vegetables?
Yes!! The day I realized that not only could you roast frozen veggies, but that they were absolutely delicious, well I do believe my head exploded. And there may have been tears of joy. Who is to say for sure.
Using frozen veggies is the ultimate in convenient and healthy “fast food”. Someone else already did the washing and chopping. All you need to do is grab a baking sheet, pick some seasoning, and get ready to save a boatload of time and money.
Three Takeaway Tips For Roasting Frozen Vegetables
- Fully preheat the oven. It is so tempting to start cooking the veggies while the oven is preheating, but doing so will give you soft and mushy (smushy) vegetables instead of perfectly roasted veg.
- Preheat the pan and oil. Add a tablespoon of your preferred cooking oil to the pan and place it in the oven while it preheats. A hot pan and oil will give the vegetables a jump start on the roasting process.
- Don’t crowd the pan! Give the veggies plenty of space to roast. Too much veg all smushed together will cause the water to steam instead of evaporating. Steaming = mushy vegetables. Try using two or even three pans if you want to roast larger batches.
Why Roast Frozen Vegetables?
The convenience of frozen veggies cannot be understated! The ability to open up a bag of already washed and prepped veg can be a total game-changer when it comes to putting healthy food on your table (related: Easy Healthy Meal Prep).
Frozen veggies have gotten a bad rap for being inferior to their fresh counterparts, but that just isn’t true anymore. Thanks to blanching and flash freezing, in many cases frozen vegetables can actually be just as healthy as fresh.
When vegetables are frozen at the peak of freshness, it locks those nutrients down like Fort Knox. Whereas “fresh” veggies may have traveled thousands of miles before ever reaching your market.
And when it comes to cost you cannot deny the incredible savings you get from using frozen vegetables. Most organic frozen veggies are incredibly affordable and are usually more economical than their fresh conventional counterparts.
Additionally, buying frozen veggies allows you to enjoy out of season produce at a fraction of the price. Oh, and did I mention that in many cases, frozen veggies actually roast faster than fresh? Hollah!
Frozen, straight from the bag to your pan. It doesn’t get any easier than this, my friends.
What Type of Pan is Best For Roasting?
The humble rimmed baking sheet is my go-to for making roasted vegetables. With low sides, it keeps the vegetables in place while still allowing air to circulate around each piece.
Unlike many people, I don’t recommend using parchment or foil on your baking sheets when roasting. I believe it prevents a great sear from happening and gives the veg too much opportunity to steam instead of roast.
Pro tip: if your roasting pan has any stuck-on food, save your time and don’t bother scrubbing it. Add some water to the empty pan and pop it back into the warm oven for 10 minutes. The food will come right off of it when rinsed. Then clean as normal; easy peasy!
If you want to make a smaller batch, want to save on dishes, and love a little extra sear on your veg, than using cast iron skillets are the way to go.
How Long Does it Take To Roast Frozen Vegetables?
Each veggie has their own recommended cook time, so I created this handy little printout to help you rock your dinner game. Keep in mind that each oven is different and may cook the vegetables at different speeds. I recommend checking on the veggies at the halfway point of the suggested cooking times.
Click here to print this cooking guide
How to Season Roasted Vegetables
Most veggies simply need a fat (olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, or ghee) and a good pinch of kosher salt for the best roasting results. Typically, I use 2 tablespoons of olive oil per pan of veg.
One tablespoon gets preheated with the pan, and the other is tossed with the veggies in a bowl before everything else goes on the pan.
Typically I only add salt and other dry seasonings at the very end of the roasting process. Salting veggies while they cook can cause them to release too much moisture too fast, result in a soggy mess.
But from time to time you may want to branch out into something different than just kosher salt.
Adding whole cloves of Instant Pot roasted garlic to your vegetables can create amazing flavors that have the added benefit of making you vampire-proof. Fresh sprigs of rosemary or thyme are fun and easy ways to make your roasted vegetables taste delicious. And a squirt of fresh lemon can do wondrous things to a pan full of veg
If you’re feeling a bit saucy, homemade gluten-free teriyaki sauce is a great way to add some more flavor. I am a bit obsessed with putting a huge dollop of chimichurri (related: Cilantro Chimichurri) on my roasted vegetables.
This dairy-free pesto is also a great and fun way to jazz up your perfectly roasted veggies. Throw in some gnocchi and you’ve just created an entire meal on one sheet pan. Look at you; you’re a genius!
My go-to seasoning for roasted and grilled veggies is Montreal Steak Seasoning. We put this ish on everything! Pro tip: Costco shoppers, you can find a 29 oz container of it in the spices section.
Inspiration For Delicious Ways to Use Roasted Frozen Vegetables
Roasted frozen vegetables are delicious and will save you so much time and money. Discover delicious recipes for roasting veggies and using convenient frozen vegetables. Once you know how to cook frozen asparagus, you’ll make it part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to roast frozen asparagus for a fast and healthy side dish all year long. Learning how to freeze asparagus is a great way to preserve this super short season vegetable. A freezer stash of frozen produce opens the door to amazing and speedy meals. Once you taste Air Fryer Asparagus, you’ll never make it any other way! Deliciously tender and perfectly crisp, air fried asparagus is a simple Whole30 side dish that is also vegan, keto-friendly, paleo, and gluten-free This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is made with just a few simple ingredients and makes a perfectly delicious side dish for any meal! This Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Charred Lemon is drizzled with olive oil, white vinegar, and fresh lemon juice. It’s fast, easy, and delicious! These Hasselback Roasted Beets With Goat Cheese are a fun and new way to enjoy this delicious vegetable! They’re so easy to make, but you’ll love the “wow” factor you get when you set them on the table. Save time and money by making Roasted Frozen Broccoli part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to whip up this crispy broccoli for a fast and healthy side dish. Orecchiette with Broccoli and Lemon is a vegetarian pasta dish that’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner. It’s loaded with veggies, comes together in a flash, and is simple yet still sophisticated. Save time and money by making Roasted Frozen Brussel Sprouts part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to whip up this frozen brussels sprouts recipe for a fast and healthy side dish. Rosemary roasted Brussels sprouts, parsnips, and carrots are a super easy and simple healthy side dish for your holiday dinners! This crunchy roasted broccoli salad with pine nuts and feta is full of flavor in every bite! This salad provides a unique taste with the subtleness of the oregano and feta cheese. With so many fantastic ingredients in this broccoli salad…this one will quickly become a family favorite! This easy side dish of Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts is so delicious and healthy. Perfectly caramelized in the air fryer, these roasted and crispy brussels sprouts are Whole30, paleo, keto, and vegan. The perfect gateway brussel sprouts recipe for anyone new to trying this amazing veggie! Crispy and perfect, roasted Air Fryer Butternut Squash is a fast and delicious side dish. You’ll love that they’re Whole30 compliant, vegan, and vegetarian and packed with so much flavor! No air fryer? You’ll find oven-baking options as well. Learning how to freeze carrots is a great way to preserve this essential ingredient that is a staple of so many comforting recipes. A freezer stash of frozen produce opens the door to amazing and speedy meals. A cozy bowl of this Carrot Mash is an easy and fast weeknight side dish. They’re a delicious potato-free option that goes well with so many main dishes. Mashed carrots are a simple vegetarian side that can easily be made vegan with one ingredient swap. These roasted carrots with garlicky lemon tahini sauce are a thing of beauty! Eat colour with this refreshing and vibrant roasted carrot and farro salad with a tahini yoghurt dressing. You can make these deliciously healthy pea and sweet corn fritters with just a few pantry and freezer staples. Great for lunch boxes or simple dinners. These quick and easy fritters will be ready in 30 minutes. Crispy Fried Gnocchi and Veggies is the best weeknight dinner around! This one-pan meal has it all. Using storebought gnocchi, convenient frozen veggies, and a 30-second homemade marinade, this will be your new go-to dinner. Save time and money by making Roasted Frozen Cauliflower part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to whip up this toasty cauliflower for a fast and healthy side dish. Light, delicious, and crispy, Air Fryer Cauliflower is the perfect side or snack for fast healthy eating. Top with your favorite spices or sauce for an easy Whole30, paleo, vegan/vegetarian, or keto recipe. Healthy, crispy, and delicious, these Baked Cauliflower Patties are a Whole30 compliant, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb delight. This easy side dish is packed with flavor and is a tasty way to get more vegetables into your meals. This Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Recipe is a perfect easy side dish for any dinner. The added rosemary and garlic give it wonderful flavor. Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Bowls: Protein-packed hummus topped with roasted cauliflower and toasted pumpkin seeds for a deliciously different vegan bowl meal. Perfect for picnics, parties, and packed lunches! This vegan Cauliflower Gratin recipe is a combination of cauliflower and a vegan cream sauce topped with bread crumbs. This tasty side dish transforms simple cauliflower into a rich, creamy casserole that’s way more than the sum of its ingredients. Learn how to cook the best Crispy Butternut Squash you’ve ever eaten! This baked and healthy side dish is paleo, Whole30 compliant, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Roasted butternut squash cubes are so full of flavor! This simple dish of honey-roasted sweet potato and squash wedges still packs a lot of flavour. Serve with quinoa or couscous as a vegetarian main. Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing blanched green beans to extend the harvest. Learning how to freeze green beans is a great way to preserve this delicious summer veggie. A freezer stash opens the door to amazing and speedy frozen green bean recipes. Made with fresh or frozen produce, these simple Garlic Butter Green Beans are packed with so much flavor! Sure to become a favorite veggie side dish, you’ll make this easy gluten-free, vegetarian, Whole30, and paleo-friendly recipe again and again. A fast dinner that is pure comfort food, Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies is gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30 compliant, and paleo. Full of flavor and packed with tons of (frozen!) veggies, this sheet pan dinner is a meal prep dream. Loaded with flavor, these Spicy Green Beans are a veggie-lover’s dream. These addicting spicy garlic green beans are vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Whole30 compliant, and gluten-free. You’ll love these copycat PF Changs spicy green beans!Roasting Frozen Vegetables
How to Cook Frozen Asparagus
How to Freeze Asparagus
Air Fryer Asparagus {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Keto}
Vegetarian Asparagus Carbonara with White Wine & Manchego
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
The EASIEST Roasted Asparagus
Hasselback Roasted Beets With Goat Cheese {Vegetarian}
Roasted Frozen Broccoli {Crispy Broccoli}
Orecchiette with Broccoli and Lemon
Roasted Frozen Brussel Sprouts {Vegan}
Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Parsnips and Carrots
Roasted Broccoli Salad with Feta
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts {Whole30, Paleo, Keto}
Air Fryer Butternut Squash {Vegan, Whole30}
How to Freeze Carrots
Easy Carrot Mash {Vegetarian, Whole30, Paleo}
Roasted Carrots with Garlicky Lemon Tahini Sauce
Roasted Carrot and Farro Salad With A Tahini Yoghurt Dressing
Pea & Sweet Corn Fritters Recipe
Fried Gnocchi and Veggies {Sheet Pan Gnocchi}
Roasted Frozen Cauliflower {Vegan, Whole30, Keto}
Air Fryer Cauliflower {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Keto}
Baked Cauliflower Patties {Whole30, Paleo, Vegetarian, Keto, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Recipe
Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Bowls
Easy Vegan Cauliflower Gratin Recipe
Crispy Butternut Squash {Oven Roasted Butternut Squash}
Honey-roasted sweet potato and squash with halloumi
Blanched Green Beans {Freezing Green Beans}
Garlic Butter Green Beans {Vegetarian, Whole30}
Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies {Whole30, Gluten-Free}
Spicy Green Beans {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan}
And if you need more help or inspiration, this handy printable walks you through the basic process so that you can put your own spin on creating amazing dishes.
{Click here to print this guide}
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Would you know if you can roast frozen vegetables without oil? I do use oil in my way of eating.
You can, but they won’t be as flavorful. You’ll want to make sure you have some surface down between the veggies and pan to prevent sticking if you don’t use oil. Something like parchment would work.
Thanks. I’ll give it a try with Parchment paper and then add some extra spices on it for flavour (at the end of the cooking). I will let you know how it turns out.
Please do! 🙂
This is awesome! Any tips on roasting corn or other veggies? What about artichokes? I’m big on meal prep, and this is exactly what I need.
Hi Shari, this post covers 10 different veggies, but I haven’t tackled corn or artichokes yet. I do have a post on how to freeze corn on the cob which you can find here: https://www.sustainablecooks.com/freezing-corn-on-the-cob/
Did I miss it? What temp do you put your oven at?
Jean, this is a round up of all different kinds of veggies. There is not one set temp. You’ll find cooking times in the chart for different veggies.
Thank you for the reply! I am having fun exploring all the great ideas you have here! So glad I happened upon this.
I’m so glad you’re here too!
Is there a guide with tips and a chart for AIR FRYING frozen vegetables? 🙂
Not yet. But many of the recipes do have air fryer instructions in them.
This post and your charts are super helpful. I refer to the ALL the time.
Yay, that makes me soooo happy Paula, seriously! I think it was my first “infographic” that I made. It’s a little clunky and seriously took me two hours. But knowing that people actually use it, thrills me to no end.
I roasted frozen butternut squash last night…total game changer! It was fast, easy and delicious. Squash is a minimum of 1.99 a lb here, so I rarely buy it, particularly as I’m the only one in my family who eats it. Now that I know I easily can roast a portion for myself without waste, frozen butternut squash will live in my freezer year round. Thanks!
Yahoo! Game-changer is totally what I was going for with this. 🙂
Your article is great any suggestions on roasting Frozen new potatoes or potatoes. Or stew vegatable pack
Hi Dennis, I would definitely try potatoes but I’ve never once found them frozen in my area. I’d roast at 450 degrees, checking after 15 minutes and then reducing the temp to 425 until done.
“Stew vegetable pack” is not something I’m familiar with. Can you tell me more about this?