Roasted Mediterranean Greek Vegetables (Printable Version)

Colorful roasted vegetables with Mediterranean herbs, lemon, and creamy feta cheese.

# What 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 & 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 & 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

# Method:

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 mountain of vegetables into something you will crave all week long.
  • The flavors actually improve overnight, so leftovers become a gift to your future self.
  • You can walk away while it roasts and come back to a kitchen that smells like a Greek island.
  • Its flexible enough to handle whatever vegetables are sitting in your crisper drawer.
02 -
  • Do not add the tomatoes at the beginning or they will turn to mush and water down the whole dish.
  • If your vegetables are releasing a lot of liquid, your oven is not hot enough or you crowded the pan.
  • Let the vegetables sit for a few minutes after roasting so the flavors settle and the feta softens just a little.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper on your baking sheet for the easiest cleanup of your life.
  • If you want deeper flavor, toss the vegetables with a splash of balsamic vinegar before roasting.
  • Prep everything the night before and store it in the fridge, then just roast it when youre ready to eat.
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