How to make Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, by Hearty Home Cooking on YouTube. 2 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 35 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Heat your oven to 200C (400F, gas mark 6) so it is ready when the vegetables are prepped.
Wash the peppers, courgettes and tomatoes. Cut the peppers into chunks and remove the seeds and white pith.
Trim the ends off the courgettes and cut them into thick slices or half moons, about 1 cm thick.
Peel the red onions and cut them into wedges, keeping the layers together so they do not burn.
Peel the two garlic cloves and slice them thinly, or leave them whole if you prefer a milder flavour.
Put all the vegetables and the cherry tomatoes into the roasting tray and spread them out in one even layer.
Drizzle over the 30 ml of olive oil, then sprinkle on the 1 tsp of basil and a good grind of black pepper.
Toss everything with your hands or a spoon until the vegetables are lightly coated, then spread them flat again.
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the vegetables once halfway, until they are soft and browned at the edges.
Take the tray out of the oven and serve hot as a side dish, or let it cool and store it in the fridge.
Tips and common mistakes
Cut the vegetables to a similar size so they cook at the same rate.
Do not crowd the tray. Use two trays if needed so the vegetables roast instead of steaming.
Keep the garlic slices large so they do not burn and turn bitter.
Season with salt at the end, since the vegetables shrink and concentrate in flavour as they roast.
Questions
Can I add other vegetables?
Yes. Mushrooms, aubergine, carrots and red pepper all roast well. Add harder vegetables first and softer ones later.
How do I stop the vegetables going soggy?
Use a hot oven, spread them in a single layer and do not use too much oil. A large tray helps.
How long do leftovers keep?
Store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or eat them cold in a salad.
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