Roasted Twelve-Petal Chrysanthemum-Inspired Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A colorful vegetable roast inspired by the twelve-petal chrysanthemum, featuring a harmonious arrangement of twelve distinct vegetables with fragrant herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs baby carrots, mini bell peppers, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup, assorted colors, halved mini bell peppers
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds yellow squash
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup, halved lengthwise baby corn
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 small, sliced into thin wedges red onion
• 1 small, diced into 1/2-inch cubes eggplant
• 1 cup, sliced mushrooms
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup halved mini bell peppers, 1 medium sliced zucchini, 1 medium sliced yellow squash, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup halved baby corn, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup cauliflower florets, 1 cup snap peas, 1 small sliced red onion, 1 small diced eggplant, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms.
2. Step 2: Drizzle the vegetables with 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
3. Step 3: Spread the vegetables on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer, arranging colors in a circular pattern resembling twelve petals if desired.
4. Step 4: Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until vegetables are tender and edges are caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter, maintaining the chrysanthemum-inspired arrangement for presentation.