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    Home » Appetizers » Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

    Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

    Published: Oct 20, 2020 · Modified: Oct 19, 2020 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    Mediterranean roasted vegetables are going to be the star side dish at your table. With this richly flavored and gorgeously caramelized oven roasting technique, roasted veggies will not be boring anymore.

    For more effortless standout side dishes you might want to try these lightly browned brussels sprouts or roasted butternut squash dishes.

    roasted vegetables on a baking sheet.
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 📝 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Instructions
    • 💡 Expert Tips
    • 💬 FAQs
    • 📣 Related Recipes
    • Roasted vegetables in the oven

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    This recipe allows you to incorporate a host of interesting flavors and use up the sumac that has been sitting in your kitchen cabinet for a while now. To get ideal vegetables with crispy caramelized crusts yet creamy and soft interiors, we need to give vegetables with longer cooking period a head start in the oven.

    I liked using the satisfying potatoes along with Brussels sprouts. Red onions for some sweetness, bell peppers for color and fragrance and finishing the dish off (optional) with some freshness from juicy grape tomatoes. But of course you can use whatever vegetables you like.

    📝 Ingredients

    Roasted vegetables ingredients on a marble table.

    🥄 Instructions

    A collage of 5 photos showing how to oven roast vegetables.
    This is a healthy side dish and one of the best vegetable recipes.
    1. In a small bowl combine seasonings and mix well.
    2. In a large bowl combine Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and half the seasoning mix and toss well to coat the vegetables. Spread them on a single layer on a baking sheet and pop in the oven for 15 minutes.
    3. In the same time, combine the remaining seasoning mix, red onion, yellow and red pepper and other vegetables without the tomatoes if using and mix well.
    4. Mix them well with the potatoes and Brussels sprouts then bake for another 10-15 minutes or until tender.
    5. Toss in the cherry tomatoes if using and bake for another 5 minutes.

    💡 Expert Tips

    • Do not use a glass pan as they do not transmit heat right and you will not get your vegetables to roast nicely. Use metal pan and dark metal if possible to help with browning.
    • Use a pan that is big enough to hold your vegetables in a single layer, do not crowd the pan as this will make vegetable steam, not roast.
    • Do not use low heat, we need high temperatures in this recipe. If you are busy and thinking roasting vegetables at 350 or 325 will not make a difference, you are wrong. Low heat will cause vegetables to dry out before they get browned and your vegetables will be unevenly cooked. We need the high heat.
    • Use any potatoes you have, peeled or not it is up to you.
    • Brussels sprouts and potatoes need to be given a head start then add the rest of the vegetables. They need longer time to cook.
    • Change up the seasoning every time as you like, think of using italian seasoning, dukkah, Za'atar, fresh herbs or any other Mediterranean spice you like.

    💬 FAQs

    What temperature is best for roasting vegetables?

    To roast vegetables we need high heat from 400- 500F. Lower than that we will be baking and not roasting the vegetables. I loved setting mine at 425F as my oven is hotter from the back than the front.

    Do you cover vegetables when roasting in oven?

    If you cover your vegetables you will be more steaming than roasting. I like my vegetables crispy and caramelized so I do not cover them. For the Brussels sprouts though, you can cover them for the first 15 minutes tossed with a tablespoon of water in the pan to make more steam thus making sure all the leaves are tender.

    Can you roast vegetables in advance?

    You can prepare the vegetables in advance then refrigerate. When it is time to serve freshen them up with a tablespoon of olive oil in the oven.

    Sumac roasted vegetables placed on a white dish.

    📣 Related Recipes

    • Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a potluck and family favorite side dish. Ready in minutes with fresh veggies, pasta and a lot more.
    • Light and healthy edamamde quinoa salad with super foods and delicious dressing.

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    Roasted vegetables in the oven

    A mix of delicious vegetables richly seasoned with Mediterranean spices and caramelized to perfection.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Diet: Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 177kcal
    Author: Amira

    Ingredients

    Seasoning mixture:

    • 1/3 cup olive oil
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 Tablespoons sumac
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

    Vegetables mix:

    • 1 pound Brussels sprouts cleaned and halved lengthwise
    • 1 pound red or yellow potatoes diced into 1/2” cubes
    • 2 medium zucchini ( 350g) cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    • 2 bell peppers red and yellow, cored, chopped into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 large red onion peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes (200g) , optional.

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425F, place a metal baking sheet in the middle rack and let it heat up with the oven.
    • In a small bowl combine seasonings and mix well.
    • In a deep bowl combine Brussels sprouts and potatoes. Pour half the seasoning mix and toss well to coat the vegetables.
    • Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet trying to place the Brussels sprouts flat side down. Bake for 15 minutes.
    • While they are baking combine all other diced vegetables except for the tomatoes if using.
    • Add the remaining seasoning and mix to coat all vegetables well.
    • Take the tray out of the oven after the 15 minutes passed.
    • Add the other vegetables and mix everything well then pop in the oven for another 15 minutes.
    • Take the baking tray out and add the tomatoes if using mixing them with the other vegetables then return the tray to the oven for 5 minutes.

    Notes

    • Do not use a glass pan as they do not transmit heat right and you will not get your vegetables to roast nicely. Use metal pan and dark metal if possible to help with browning.
    • Use a sheet pan that is big enough to hold your vegetables in a single layer , do not crowd the pan as this will make vegetable steam, not roast.
    • Do not use low heat. If you are busy and thinking roasting vegetables at 350 or 325 will not make a difference, you are wrong. Low heat will cause vegetables to dry out before they get browned and your vegetables will be unevenly cooked. We need the high heat.
    • Let the pan heat in the oven while it is pre heating, this helps with browning.
    • Use any potatoes you have, peeled or not it is up to you. Brussels sprouts and potatoes need to be given a head start then add the rest of the vegetables. They need longer time to cook.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1612IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
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    First published May 11, 2013. Last updated October 20, 2020 with new recipe, images, step by step instructions and readability.

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    I’m overjoyed that you have stopped by! My hope is to introduce you to new flavors, creative ways and fresh takes on favorites. To help you create food with style that will bring everyone around your kitchen table. From weeknight dinners for crazy busy days to desserts with the “wow” factor, and classic comforts from the Mediterranean. One thing in common, they are all recipes that have been tried and tested by family and friends.

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    1. Monica

      October 21, 2020 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      As said before in India, ingredients matter and I have all the said ingredients... So I'm going to make it... Thanks a ton Amira

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      • Amira

        October 30, 2020 at 9:43 am

        Thank you Monica, I hope you will like it.

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    2. John / Kitchen Riffs

      October 21, 2020 at 8:04 am

      Roasting veggies is such a great way to cook them! Love your seasoning mix -- the sumac in it sounds particularly delightful. Good stuff -- thanks.

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      • Amira

        October 30, 2020 at 9:37 am

        Thanks John, hope you'll try it soon.

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    3. Samah @ Good Cooks

      May 21, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      I love eggplants, one of my favorite veggies, like how you paired it with fried pita chips and used sumac for garnish, it gives it that tangy sour taste, love it.

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      • Amira

        May 24, 2013 at 8:11 am

        It was really better than I expected I love the tart taste of sumac so much and cannot believe why on earth I did not tackle this marvelous spice before!!!. Thanks Samah for stopping by ... try Charles way of frying the eggplants it is really amazing, man I will never go back to deep frying them again ever.

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