Garlicky Marinated Vegetables
Brighten up your table with these irresistible Garlicky Marinated Vegetables—a delightful medley of fresh zucchini, red bell peppers, carrots, and sweet cherry tomatoes infused with bold flavors. This recipe combines the art of quick blanching to achieve tender-crisp veggies with a zesty marinade of olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and herbs like oregano and parsley. The key to its vibrant, garlicky depth lies in letting the vegetables soak up the marinade overnight, creating a dish that’s bursting with tangy, aromatic goodness. Perfect as a chilled side dish, appetizer, or a healthy snack, these marinated vegetables are as versatile as they are delicious. Wholesome, easy to prepare, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, it’s a must-try for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 2 medium Carrot
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Red wine vinegar
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Wash and prepare the vegetables: slice the zucchini and carrots into thin rounds, cut the red bell pepper into strips, and halve cherry tomatoes.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and prepare a bowl of ice water on the side.
3. Add the zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers to the boiling water. Blanch for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp, then immediately transfer them to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry.
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to make the marinade.
5. Add the blanched vegetables and cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the marinade. Toss to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Before serving, bring the vegetables to room temperature and give them a final toss to redistribute the marinade.
8. Serve as a side dish, appetizer, or enjoy it as a healthy snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5004 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2029 mg | 43% | |
*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.
