Mediterranean Diet Perfectly Roasted Vegetables
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant "Mediterranean Diet Perfectly Roasted Vegetables" recipe! Bursting with color and fresh flavors, this dish features an irresistible medley of red bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, red onions, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all roasted to perfection. Infused with the aromatic notes of garlic, rosemary, and thyme, and finished with a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice, these vegetables are tender, caramelized, and deeply satisfying. Ready in just under 50 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a nutritious side dish or a versatile addition to your Mediterranean-inspired meals. With heart-healthy olive oil and a focus on wholesome ingredients, it's the ultimate way to embrace the Mediterranean lifestyle in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole red bell peppers
- 2 medium zucchini
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 large red onion
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and prepare all vegetables: cut the red bell peppers into strips, slice the zucchini into half moons, cut the carrots into sticks, and slice the red onion into wedges.
In a large bowl, combine the prepared red bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the vegetables and toss to coat them evenly. Add sea salt and black pepper.
Crush the garlic cloves with the side of a knife, leaving them whole but slightly smashed, and toss them in with the vegetables.
Remove the leaves from the rosemary and thyme sprigs and finely chop them. Add these herbs to the vegetable mix, tossing everything together once more.
Spread the vegetables evenly across the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not overcrowded.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and starting to caramelize at the edges.
Remove from the oven, and squeeze the juice of one lemon over the vegetables. Toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately as a vibrant and flavorful side dish or incorporate into your favorite Mediterranean meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.2 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6226 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 3067 mg | 65% | |
*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.
