Do I need parchment paper to roast vegetables?
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You never want to roast your vegetables directly on your sheet tray. Aluminum from the tray can leach into your food. Parchment paper makes for easy cleanup. I like to use the If You Care brand of parchment paper because it's compostable and unbleached/chemical-free.
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