Roasted Mediterranean Greek Vegetables (Printable Version)

Colorful roasted vegetables with Mediterranean herbs and tangy feta topping

# The Ingredients You'll 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 - 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled, optional
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The vegetables develop this incredible sweet-savory flavor profile that even my vegetable-skeptic brother requests whenever he visits.
  • You can prep everything ahead of time and just pop it in the oven 30 minutes before dinner, making it perfect for those nights when youre juggling multiple dishes.
02 -
  • Dont salt the eggplant beforehand unless youre pressed for time, as modern eggplant varieties are bred to be less bitter, and the dry-heat roasting removes any remaining bitterness.
  • Adding garlic halfway through cooking prevents it from burning and turning bitter, a lesson I learned after ruining an entire batch by adding it too early.
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper brushed with olive oil rather than spraying or greasing, which creates a non-stick surface while allowing better caramelization than foil.
  • Let the vegetables rest for 5 minutes after roasting before adding the feta, which allows the cheese to soften without completely melting away.
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