Roasted Mediterranean Greek Vegetables (Printable)

Tender roasted vegetables with herbs, lemon, and feta cheese for a Mediterranean-inspired dish.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
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 -
  • The vegetables stay firm and get those caramelized edges instead of steaming into mush.
  • It tastes better the next day, which means less pressure to serve it hot.
  • You can make it vegan, add grilled chicken, or eat it straight from the pan with pita.
  • Prep takes under twenty minutes and the oven does the real work.
02 -
  • Crowding the pan traps steam and turns everything mushy, so use two pans if you need to.
  • Adding garlic at the start will burn it, wait until the second roast and it'll stay sweet and golden.
  • Lemon juice goes on after roasting or the acid will dull under heat and lose its brightness.
03 -
  • Use two sheet pans if your vegetables don't fit in a single layer, the texture is worth the extra dish.
  • Crush the dried rosemary between your palms before adding it so the flavor spreads evenly instead of in sharp pockets.
  • Taste a piece of eggplant before serving, if it's still firm in the center give it another five minutes.
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