Roasted Vegetables Calculator

How many vegetables should you roast for Thanksgiving, Christmas or a dinner party? Enter your guests and how big a side it is to see the pounds to buy, the olive oil and how many sheet pans you need. Weights are raw, trimmed vegetables.

Roasting basics

• Cut into even 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces (halve Brussels sprouts).
• Toss with about 1 tbsp olive oil per pound, plus salt and pepper.
• Spread in a single layer, about 2 lb per half sheet pan.
• Roast at 425°F (220°C), turning once, until browned and tender.

Times are typical ranges; check with a fork, since size and oven vary.

Quick reference (1/4 lb each)

FAQ

How many pounds of roasted vegetables per person?

Plan about 1/4 lb (4 oz) of raw vegetables per person when there are several sides, and 1/3 to 1/2 lb when roasted vegetables are one of only a few sides. Vegetables lose water and shrink as they roast.

How many Brussels sprouts for 10 people?

At 1/4 lb each, 10 people need about 2 1/2 lb of Brussels sprouts. If they are one of only a few sides, buy 3 1/2 to 4 lb.

How many vegetables fit on a sheet pan?

A standard half sheet pan roasts about 2 lb of cut vegetables in a single layer. Crowding the pan steams the vegetables instead of browning them, so use more pans for larger batches.

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