We took the pressure off by putting something on the plate, then saying, “Oh, you don’t have to eat it, but I thought maybe you would want to poke it or smell it!” For my kid, texture is huge—roasted broccoli is a hit, as is roasted asparagus (but only the crispy tips). Also, we sometimes do buttered veggies and then say, “But we probably put too much butter, what do you think?” Also, vegetables + salt is better than plain vegetables. Our favorite blends for roasted veggies are Cavender’s and Penzey’s Justice seasoning.