Crock Roasted Summer Vegetables
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with Crock Roasted Summer Vegetables, a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for making the most of your farmer's market haul. This slow-cooked medley combines tender zucchini, yellow squash, sweet cherry tomatoes, and bold red bell pepper, complemented by aromatic garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme. Tossed in a drizzle of olive oil and seasoned to perfection, these vegetables are roasted to tender perfection in your crock pot for a hassle-free, hands-off cooking experience. Whether served as a hearty side dish, a topping for grains, or even a light vegetarian meal, this recipe is a delicious, healthy way to enjoy summer's bounty. Ideal for meal prep and weeknight dinners, these slow-cooked summer vegetables are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized, sliced zucchini
- 2 medium-sized, sliced yellow squash
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium-sized, sliced red onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
Halve the cherry tomatoes if large, or leave them whole if small.
Dice the red bell pepper into 1-inch chunks.
Slice the red onion into thin wedges.
Mince the garlic cloves and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Toss again until well combined.
Transfer the seasoned vegetables to a crock pot or slow cooker, spreading them out evenly.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on 'Low' for 3 hours, or until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
Once cooked, gently stir the vegetables to redistribute flavors. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite main course, or enjoy over rice for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 334 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 531 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
