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How do you remove excess salt from roasted vegetables?
Short answer
Once salt has been absorbed, you can't take it out, but you can balance it. Toss the vegetables with a fresh batch of unsalted roasted vegetables, grains or beans; add acid such as lemon or vinegar; or serve with something creamy and unsalted like plain yogurt, avocado or ricotta.
Balancing over-salted vegetables
- 1Brush off visible salt
- 2Mix with unsalted vegetables or grains
- 3Add lemon, vinegar or herbs
- 4Serve with yogurt, avocado or ricotta
Quick fixes
- Brush off the surface: if the salt is still visible on top, wipe or shake off what you can.
- Dilute: roast more vegetables without salt and mix them in, or fold everything into rice, pasta, couscous or a salad.
- Balance: lemon juice, vinegar or fresh herbs make salt seem less dominant.
- Add richness: plain yogurt, tahini, avocado, ricotta or olive oil soften the impression of salt.
- Add sweetness: a drizzle of honey or some roasted squash or sweet potato helps balance.
Next time
Salt lightly before roasting and taste after; a final sprinkle of flaky salt at the table is easier to control.
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