Roasted Mediterranean Greek Vegetables (Printable)

Tender roasted vegetables with Mediterranean herbs and feta cheese

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 and Optional Add-ins

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

# How-To Steps:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The vegetables caramelize in the oven and develop a deep, almost sweet flavor that makes even picky eaters ask for seconds.
  • It tastes better the next day, which means you can make it ahead and actually enjoy your dinner party.
  • One pan, minimal cleanup, and it works as a side dish, a grain bowl topping, or stuffed into pita bread for lunch.
02 -
  • Don't skip the space between vegetables on the pan, the first time I made this I piled them high and they steamed instead of roasted, turning into a mushy heap.
  • Add the garlic and tomatoes later in the process or the garlic will burn and the tomatoes will disintegrate into nothing.
  • Taste before serving and adjust the salt, roasted vegetables can handle more seasoning than you think.
03 -
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch the juices that pool at the bottom, they're like liquid gold and you can spoon them over grains or bread.
  • If your oven runs hot, check the vegetables a few minutes early to avoid burning the edges.
  • Don't toss the feta in while the vegetables are piping hot or it will melt into a puddle, wait until they've cooled just slightly.
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