Description
Summer gardens provide delicious ingredients for Barefoot Contessa roasted summer vegetables, a simple Mediterranean-style side dish. Fresh seasonal produce roasted with olive oil and herbs delivers exceptional flavor you will savor alongside grilled meats or as a standalone vegetable medley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, trimmed and sliced diagonally (¾ in / 2 cm thick)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise (1 ½ in / 4 cm wide)
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced lengthwise (1 ½ in / 4 cm wide)
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into 1 in / 2.5 cm wedges
- 1 small red onion, peeled and sliced into ¼ in / 0.6 cm thick rounds
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two sheet pans with parchment paper, creating an optimal roasting environment for summer vegetables.
- Vegetable Preparation: Trim zucchinis, bell peppers, fennel, and onions into uniform, elegant cuts that promise even cooking and visual appeal. Spread vegetables across sheet pans with ample breathing room to prevent unwanted steaming.
- Flavor Infusion: Lavish vegetables with extra virgin olive oil, scatter minced garlic throughout, and gently toss to achieve a luminous, well-coated surface. Nestle fresh thyme sprigs strategically to impart delicate herbal undertones.
- Seasoning Stage: Generously sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper across the vegetable landscape, ensuring each piece receives a harmonious flavor enhancement.
- Roasting Ritual: Slide sheet pans into the preheated oven, allowing vegetables to transform for 15-20 minutes. Midway through, delicately flip each piece to guarantee comprehensive caramelization and golden-edged perfection.
- Culinary Finale: Extract vegetables once they’ve achieved a crisp-tender texture with beautifully bronzed edges. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately while warmth lingers or allow to cool for a versatile accompaniment.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to guarantee even roasting and professional-looking results.
- Oil is Your Friend: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil generously to help vegetables caramelize and develop deep, rich flavors.
- Space Matters: Spread vegetables in a single layer with room between pieces, preventing steaming and ensuring crispy, golden edges.
- Herb Power: Fresh thyme sprigs add subtle aromatics and elevate the overall taste profile of the roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg