Mediterranean Roasted Veggies are a Flavor Explosion!

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Yellow squash has a similar texture and flavor, while cucumbers are more economical.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: poblano peppers

💰Cheaper: carrots

Poblano peppers are lower in calories and add a smoky flavor; carrots are budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Green onions provide a fresh taste, while yellow onions are often less expensive.

eggplant

🥗Healthier: portobello mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Portobello mushrooms have a meaty texture; button mushrooms are a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons sumac, 1 heaping teaspoon rosemary, and 1 teaspoon thyme.

Mix the oil and spices together.

Cut 1 1/2 pounds of baby red potatoes in half and boil them for about 6 minutes until slightly softened.

Drain the potatoes and let them air dry on a baking sheet with paper towels.

Coat the potatoes with the oil and spice mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded to avoid steaming.

Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Cut carrots at an angle into thick pieces and add them to the bowl with the remaining oil and spice mixture, mixing well.

After 15 minutes, remove the potatoes from the oven and stir them, then add the carrots to the baking sheet.

Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 10 minutes.

Prepare the other vegetables: slice a medium zucchini into half moons, cut a yellow bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and cut a red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

Cut a medium red onion into wedges.

Add the zucchini, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl with the remaining oil and spice mixture, mixing well.

Spread the mixed vegetables onto the baking sheet with the potatoes and carrots, ensuring they are not crowded.

Roast all the vegetables together until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.

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