Description
Cowboy Butter Roasted Vegetables are bold, buttery, and packed with garlicky herb flavor. Fresh vegetables are tossed in a zesty cowboy butter mixture, then roasted until golden and caramelized. This easy 30-minute side dish pairs perfectly with chicken, steak, or seafood and is guaranteed to turn everyday veggies into something irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Cowboy Butter: In a medium bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Prepare Vegetables: Place all vegetables in a large bowl. Add the cowboy butter mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to help them roast properly.
- Roast: Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and golden brown.
- Finish: Remove from oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Toss gently and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even roasting.
- For extra crispiness, use two sheet pans if needed.
- Dried herbs can be substituted—use one-third the amount of fresh.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg