Mediterranean Diet Simple Roast Vegetables
Elevate your meal routine with this vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Diet Simple Roast Vegetables recipe, a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients roasted to perfection. Loaded with colorful favorites like bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, red onions, and juicy cherry tomatoes, each bite bursts with flavor enhanced by aromatic garlic, oregano, and thyme. Tossed in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and roasted until tender with a caramelized char, this dish is an embodiment of Mediterranean simplicity. Perfect as a versatile side dish or a lighter main course, it pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, crusty bread, or even a bed of grains. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is an easy way to incorporate vegetables into your diet while highlighting the health benefits and enticing flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Wash and dry all the vegetables. Cut the red and yellow bell peppers into 1-inch pieces, slice the zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds, and cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes.
Peel the red onion and cut it into wedges. Leave the cherry tomatoes whole.
Place all the prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add to the vegetables along with the extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss to coat all the vegetables evenly.
Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Use two baking sheets if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4589 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2859 mg | 61% | |
*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.
