The Fall Roasting Mistake That Turns Vegetables into a Soft Pile

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Emma ReedTips Editor

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A metal sheet pan with separated groups of golden roasted butternut squash cubes, broccoli and red onion, autumn kitchen ingredients nearby

Roasted vegetables should not all need the same amount of time just because they share a season. Squash, carrots, onions and broccoli bring different textures and moisture levels to a pan. Better results begin with deciding which pieces can cook together and which need a head start.

Cut with cooking time in mind

Make dense vegetables smaller and keep delicate vegetables in larger pieces when that suits the recipe. A thick potato wedge takes longer than a thin piece of onion. Similar-looking pieces are useful, but similar cooking needs matter more.

Dry washed vegetables before oiling them. Spread them on

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