Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring a mix of roasted Mediterranean vegetables, perfect as a side or light main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, optional
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and position rack in middle position.
- In a large bowl, combine eggplant, zucchinis, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion. Add olive oil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated.
- Spread seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet, leaving space between pieces for even roasting.
- Roast for 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet and gently stir or flip vegetables.
- Add cherry tomatoes and minced garlic to the pan, mixing with other vegetables. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10-12 minutes until all vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized at edges.
- Remove from oven. Drizzle immediately with lemon juice and add Kalamata olives if using. Toss gently.
- Transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Feta and olives are optional but add a nice flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg