Mediterranean Diet Savory Mixed Vegetables
Bursting with vibrant colors and Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Savory Mixed Vegetables recipe is a healthy and delicious addition to your meal rotation. Featuring a medley of red onion, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, all sautéed to tender perfection in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, this dish is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Finished with fresh basil and an optional sprinkle of creamy feta cheese, it can be served as a hearty side, a vegetarian main, or paired with whole-grain bread for a wholesome meal. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this recipe is the perfect way to bring Mediterranean diet inspiration to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large, sliced red onion
- 3 large, sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
- 2 medium, diced zucchini
- 1 medium, diced eggplant
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup, crumbled (optional) feta cheese
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced red onion and sauté for 5 minutes until it starts to soften.
Add the sliced bell peppers and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the diced zucchini and eggplant, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
Add the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic, cooking for 2 more minutes until the tomatoes start to burst.
Season the vegetables with dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to combine.
Lower the heat and let the vegetables simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.
Optionally, garnish with crumbled feta cheese for added creaminess and flavor.
Serve warm as a side or a main dish, accompanied by whole-grain bread or a protein of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 7550 mg | 328% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.2 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 621 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 3469 mg | 74% | |
*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.
