Roasted Mediterranean Greek Vegetables (Print version)

Vibrant roasted eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes with herbs, lemon, and feta garnish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
03 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
05 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes

→ Seasonings and Oil

07 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
12 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
13 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Garnishes

15 - 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, optional
16 - 3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, optional
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and position a rack in the middle.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, zucchinis, red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion. Add olive oil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet, leaving space between pieces for even roasting.
04 - Roast for 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet and gently stir or flip the vegetables.
05 - Add the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic to the pan, mixing them in with the other vegetables. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, until all vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
06 - Remove from the oven. Drizzle immediately with lemon juice and add Kalamata olives, if using. Toss gently.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a heap of raw vegetables into something deeply flavorful with almost no effort on your part.
  • The leftovers actually improve overnight, which means lunch is already handled.
  • You can serve it warm alongside grilled chicken or let it cool and pile it onto crusty bread.
  • Everything roasts on one pan, so cleanup takes about two minutes.
02 -
  • If you add the garlic too early, it will burn and taste bitter, so wait until the second round of roasting.
  • Cutting the vegetables into similar-sized pieces ensures they finish cooking at the same time.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice at the end because it brightens everything and ties the flavors together.
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup effortless and prevent sticking.
  • Taste a piece of roasted vegetable before adding the lemon juice so you can adjust the seasoning while everything is still hot.
  • If your oven runs hot, check the vegetables a few minutes early to avoid burning the edges.
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