Description
Roasted garlic-parmesan veggie medley delights palates with Mediterranean-inspired vegetables. Crisp edges, golden-brown surfaces, and herb-infused flavors make this simple side dish a memorable culinary experience you will crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2.4 oz or 68 g) Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 14 oz (397 g) Flavorino or small Campari tomatoes, halved
- 2 small yellow squash (1 lb or 454 g), sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 2 small zucchini (1 lb or 454 g), sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 ½ tbsps)
- 1 ¼ tsps Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh or dried parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil with crushed garlic and Italian seasoning, allowing flavors to meld for several minutes.
- Vegetable Preparation: Slice zucchini, yellow squash, and tomatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even roasting.
- Seasoning: Toss vegetable slices in the herbal oil mixture, thoroughly coating each piece to maximize flavor absorption.
- Arrangement and Seasoning: Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, then sprinkle generously with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Roasting: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, until vegetables develop golden edges and a caramelized texture.
- Finishing: Remove from oven and allow the vegetable medley to rest briefly, letting residual heat enhance the final flavor profile before serving.
Notes
- Slice Uniformly: Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even roasting and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Spread vegetables in a single layer with space between them to promote proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Let marinade sit for a few minutes before coating vegetables to allow herbs and garlic to release maximum flavor.
- Cheese Timing: Sprinkle Parmesan during the last 10 minutes of roasting to prevent burning and achieve a perfect golden, crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg