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Flavorful Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

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A simple and delicious recipe featuring a medley of fresh vegetables roasted to caramelized perfection with aromatic Mediterranean herbs and a hint of lemon zest.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Zest and juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and chop zucchini into half-moons about ½ inch thick. Cube the eggplant into roughly 1-inch pieces. Core and chop bell peppers into 1-inch chunks. Halve cherry tomatoes and cut red onion into wedges.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, drizzle the vegetables with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently but thoroughly until every piece is coated well.
  4. Spread the vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Use two sheets if necessary.
  5. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. At 10 minutes, use a spatula to flip and toss the vegetables to promote even browning.
  6. Remove from oven and add lemon zest and juice. Toss gently to combine. If desired, drizzle a splash (about 1 tablespoon) of balsamic vinegar.
  7. Return to oven and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes to deepen flavors and soften the tomatoes without turning them to mush.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If eggplant tastes bitter, sprinkle cubes with salt and let sit for 10 minutes before rinsing and drying. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Add delicate ingredients like cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs late in the roasting process to preserve their flavor. Use fresh herbs for best aroma and taste; dried herbs can be substituted at one-third the quantity and added earlier.

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