Roasted Vegetables with Farm-Fresh Flavor
A simple, seasonal recipe using fresh-picked ingredients from the land that sustains us.
The Recipe
A platter roasted veggies with avocado dip drizzled.
This is our go-to food year-round. We just switch up the veggies by season. Preparation is nearly the same for all — adjust your spices based on your mood and what’s in season, and vary the roast time based on the size and water content of each veggie.
Ingredients
Use any combination of the following vegetables:
Broccolini (our personal favorite!)
Sweet potatoes (we love Japanese purple varieties)
Asparagus
Green beans
Cauliflower (try golden, purple, and classic white)
Carrots (smaller, thinner ones roast best)
Eggplant
Sweet white or red onion
Optional add-ons:
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Zest of lemon
Hot honey
Spices: Harissa, Ras el Hanout, Zatar, Paprika, Cumin
A sampling of veggies roasted just out of the oven.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Turn on convection if available.
Rinse and trim veggies (don’t peel—skins add nutrition and texture).
Cut into bite-size pieces; uniformity helps, but variety works if you use multiple pans.
Arrange veggies in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Toss with olive oil, salt, and chosen spices.
Roast for ~15 minutes. Check every 5 minutes, rotate trays as needed.
Remove once veggies are lightly charred and still al dente.
Notes & Tips
Eggplant: Slice, salt, and let rest for 30–60 min. Pat dry, then proceed.
Sweet potatoes: Cut into ½” cubes or steak-fry shapes.
Carrots: Halve or quarter thick ones.
Finishing Touch: Try a drizzle of hot honey or serve with avocado goddess dip.
From Field to Fork: A Story of Local Harvest
At Comstock Farm & Kitchen, food is more than just nourishment — it’s a connection to the land, to tradition, and to our community.
Every ingredient in this recipe can be found just steps from our kitchen. Our farm in Carmel Valley produces seasonal vegetables picked at their peak, nurtured by real hands and the rhythms of nature. When you eat what’s local and fresh, the taste is only the beginning — you're supporting biodiversity, reducing food miles, and preserving farming traditions.
And it’s not just about the food. Our work benefits the next generation through our partnership with Rancho Cielo. Every Farm Club membership helps support educational and culinary programs for local youth, giving them tools, skills, and real opportunities to thrive.
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If you’re a home cook, a restaurant, or a local chef who believes in seasonal ingredients and supporting your community — we invite you to join our Farm Club.
Get quarterly deliveries of our freshest jams, jellies, and seasonal produce
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Celebrate the seasons, one harvest at a time
