Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

These Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables have a tender texture and a delicious savory flavor. We prepare these roasted vegetables with zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, lemon juice, and parsley. These roasted vegetables have approximately 190 calories and 13 g of net carbs. We make these roasted vegetables in about 50 minutes. These Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables are ideal for healthy side dishes, Mediterranean meal plans, vegetarian meals, lunch, dinner, meal prep, family gatherings, and special occasions. To make it easy for you to prepare them ahead of time, we freeze these roasted vegetables for almost three months and fridge them for about four days. You can serve these vegetables with Grilled Lemon Chicken, Baked Mediterranean Salmon, Lemon Herb Quinoa, Classic Hummus, or Greek Tzatziki.

STATS:

• Course: Side Dish
• No. of Calories: 190 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Portion Size: 1½ cups
• Cooking Mode: Oven Roasting
• Total Servings: 6
• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Total Time: 50 minutes

TOOLS:

• Tray
• Bowl
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Spatula
• Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 zucchini
• One eggplant
• Two bell peppers
• One red onion
• Two cups cherry tomatoes
• Four garlic cloves
• Three tbsp. olive oil
• One tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• Half tsp. black pepper
• One tbsp. lemon juice
• Parsley, two tbsp.
• 2 tbsp cheese
• ½ tsp salt

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

ZUCCHINI:

• We use zucchini to give the roasted vegetables a delicate texture and subtle flavor. As a different option, use cauliflower, mushrooms, or yellow squash.

EGGPLANT:

• Eggplant is utilized to give the dish a hearty texture and rich roasted flavor. As another choice, we might use mushrooms, cauliflower, or zucchini.

BELL PEPPERS:

• Bell peppers are used to add sweetness, color, and freshness to the vegetables. You can use red, yellow, orange, or green bell peppers.

RED ONION:

• Red onion provides a naturally sweet flavor and caramelized texture when roasted. As an alternative, you can use shallots, sweet onion, or white onion.

CHERRY TOMATOES:

• These tomatoes give the dish a hint of sweetness, freshness, and juiciness. Alternatively, you can use grape tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or chopped tomatoes.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil helps coat the vegetables while providing a rich Mediterranean flavor.

OREGANO & THYME:

• Oregano and thyme provide the vegetables with a classic Mediterranean herb flavor. As a different option, you could utilize Italian seasoning, basil, or rosemary.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the oven to 425° Fahrenheit and include every veggie in a dish.
2. Include the pepper, olive oil, salt, garlic, paprika, oregano, and thyme, and whisk perfectly.
3. Distribute the veggies in one layer on a tray and roast for almost twenty minutes.
4. Mix the veggies and roast till become brown and tender, for an extra ten minutes.
5. And then drizzle the lemon juice and add the parsley as a garnish.
6. Include feta if required and serve these roasted veggies hot.

TIPS:

• Make same-sized pieces of veggies by cutting.
• Completely dry the veggies first and then dry them.
• We prepare these veggies on high flame for perfect caramelization.
• Include the fresh herbs and lemon juice after roasting.
• You could utilize 2 baking sheets if required.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

PROTEIN DISHES:

• Grilled Lemon Chicken
• Baked Mediterranean Salmon
• Garlic Shrimp
• Grilled Cod
• Chicken Souvlaki

GRAIN DISHES:

• Bulgur Wheat
• Herbed Farro

MEDITERRANEAN SIDES:

• Classic Hummus
• Greek Tzatziki
• Greek Salad
• Warm Pita Bread
• Feta Cheese Dip

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store these vegetables for around two to four days in a covered box.

FREEZER:

• Store these veggies for longer than 30 to 60 days.

FAQs:

May we prepare these veggies earlier?

• Yes, you can make these veggies more than two days earlier and chill them.

Will we utilize different veggies?

• Yes, you can use carrots, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, and mushrooms.

How can we make these vegetables spicier?

• Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper might be utilized.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

No. of Calories: 190 kcal

Sodium: 210 mg

Net Carbs: 13 g

Fiber: 5 g

Sugar: 8 g

Fats: 11 g

Proteins: 4 g

Portion Size: 1½ cups

Total Carbs: 18 g