Oven Roasted Vegetables as Delicious Recipe - Appetizer or Entree
By Peggy W
Oven roasted vegetables
Roasting vegetables
This recipe for a delicious vegetable appetizer or entree is so very easy!
Amounts, ingredients and seasonings can all be adjusted to suit individual tastes.
Excess garden produce can be used or when one finds a sale price on certain vegetables in the produce section of a store, this easy recipe can be utilized for maximum benefit.
Roasting can bring out the natural sweetness of vegetables and be a delicious compliment to many meals.
Enjoy!
The picture below shows the vegetables I chose to use when making my version of an Italian antipasti after they had been roasted in the oven one day.
Doesn't it look scrumptious?
Vegetable photos
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Here is the list of ingredients that were pulled from our refrigerator and pantry that particular day:
Onions
Red and Yellow Bell Peppers
Zucchini
Grape Tomatoes
Eggplant
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
The nice thing about this recipe is that you can use these or substitute other vegetables that you may prefer or happen to have on hand when you are inspired to make this. There are no set amounts when it comes to the ingredients. Use more or less according to what you like.
Directions:
Assemble your ingredients.
Cover a baking pan or pans with heavy duty aluminum foil for easy clean-up. ( I always use several baking pans when making this recipe.)
Peel and slice your onions and eggplant into thin slices putting them into a bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients. Wash and slice your zucchini and peppers into equally thin slices and if you are using larger tomatoes, also slice them. ( I have roasted the small grape and cherry tomatoes whole but have also sliced larger tomatoes for equally good effect and flavor. So just use what you have on hand and/or prefer.)
Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and use salt and pepper to taste. Toss the veggies with a spoon or by hand ( Personally I use my hands so that I can tell when the vegetables are all coated evenly with the seasonings and oil ) and then lay them out onto the baking pans arranging them in a single layer.
Bake in a 375 to 400 Fahrenheit degree oven approximately 30 to 60 minutes or until done to your liking.
If you enjoy your vegetables a little al dente you will want to pull them out sooner, or if you like them soft and caramelized ( as we do ) leave them in longer checking every so often on their progress. We bake ours about an hour because we love the caramelized flavor.
Test with a sharp fork as to tenderness. You can also turn them over about half-way through the baking process to brown both sides if desired. This also redistributes the juices and keeps the vegetables from drying out.
When finished baking, serve them as an appetizer warm or at room temperature which is equally good.
Now here is how you can alter the recipe:
Vary the vegetables. Sprinkle dried herbs of your choice over the vegetables for a slightly different flavor. Dried basil, oregano, thyme or rosemary would all lend various flavors to the dish. You are limited only by your imagination and/or taste buds.
To make it into a delicious entree just toss these roasted vegetables that are room temperature into some cooked pasta ( your choice of pasta ) and dress with extra olive oil ( if needed ) and sprinkle with Parmesan or Romano cheese. Serve immediately.
Hope that you will soon enjoy this vegetable recipe that can be utilized as an appetizer or as part of an entree. Please let me know if you tried it and liked it. Also...if you have used ingredients not listed and have a different variation that you think other people may like, please post it in the comment section. Thanks and Bon Appetit!
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Comments
Hi :)
You make it sound so simple.
I'll have to try this :)
Hello WhiteOak,
I also love roasted vegetables and you are correct in that the flavors become intensified. Thanks for your comment and the link.
I went ahead and added this link to my Easy Freeze Entrees hub. This would make a great addition to some of my recipes and ideas. Your recipe sounds yummy! I really love roasted vegetables. By roasting vegetables their taste really intensifies which I really enjoy.
Hi JamaGenee,
Roasted vegetables take on a sweeter taste especially when partially carmelized. It also makes the house smell great if you like those flavors and scents. Nice time of year to be using the oven! Thanks for your comment.
Hi SanneL,
You could mix a few roasted vegetables into an omelet and call it whatever meal you like...breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. There's your solution. Ha! Thanks for your comment.
I'd decided I wasn't all that fond of eating the red and orange peppers in my fridge raw, but suspect I'll *love* them roasted. Thanks!
Peggy, I'm drooling, and it's only seven o'clock in the morning!! I guess it's to early for dinner!?
Hi Billy,
You could probably roast vegetables on the hood of a car these days with the kind of temperatures we are having. Ha!
Gives me some great ideas for another warm summer day again - thanks Peggy
Hi Ripplemaker,
This roasted vegetable recipe is a good one. Enjoy and thanks for the comment.
yummy, yummy Peggy! I want to make this one too! :)
Hello KoffeeKlatch Gals,
Thanks for the votes and comment. I'm overdue in making more of these roasted vegetables. It really is a delicious recipe...and so good for one!
Peggy, I love recipes like this. Rated up, awesome and bookmarked.
Hi Cheryl,
As cold as it is predicted to be today some nice roasted vegetables in the oven would do three things. Provide healthy vegetables to eat, make a nice aroma in the house and help to heat the house. Sounds like a plan! Thanks for your comment on this delicious recipe that can be an appetizer or entree.
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe on roasted vegetables. This is a great way to stay healthy and enjoy a variety of veggies.
Hello sherrylou57,
Obviously I agree with you about these roasted vegetables being delicious. Think I'll make some more today! Thanks for the comment.
peggy this is a very delicious hub about roasted vegetables. I love healthy veggies!!
Hi Tony,
Thanks for commenting on this recipe hub about roasted vegetables as an appetizer or entree. Hope you enjoy the new ideas. Love and peace to you!
I love roasted veggies and this has given me some new ideas to try. Thanks.
Love and peace
Tony
Hi DjBryle,
Enjoy this roasted vegetable recipe and try experimenting with other vegetables as well. I love what the roasting does to cauliflower for example. Thanks for the comment and votes!
Hey, Peggy, I am hungry after reading your hub! THanks fo sharing... gotta go at the kitchen and try your recipe! lol! Voted up and useful! =)
Hello Sa`ge,
Good idea! Will have to roast some vegetables and toss them with quinoa and sprinkle them with chili powder. Sounds delicious! I also like spicy foods. Thanks!
This is another great recipe. I like roasting veggies then cooking quinoa sprinkle some chili powder toss well then add the veggies and toss again. I love spicy food :D Voted this up. :D so did the other :D aloha
Hi billyaustindillon,
Bell peppers and all kinds of other vegetables are great on the grill. Love 'em!
Nice hub Peggy we roast a lot of Vegetables - especially on the grill in Summer. Those bell peppers are perfect grilled.
Hi loveofnight,
Love pesto! Your vegetable sandwich sounds like a good one! Thanks!
one way that i like this recipe is to get you 2 slices of crusty bread/your favorite bread, add a nice layer of your homemade pesto sauce/store bought, top with your veggies and a leaf of lettuce for that clean crisp feel......this is a great summer sandwich.
Hi loveroflife,
This vegetable recipe that can be used as an appetizer or even become part of an entree is tasty and healthy as you indicated. We love it! Thanks for the comment.
Looks like a tasty and healthy dish.
Hello bakerthelo,
Oh...I am so sorry that you cannot enjoy these. You are allergic to ALL fruits and vegetables? Have you consulted with an allergist? It must be tough avoiding all fruits and veggies because they are so often used in cooking other foods.
I have always been envious of people who can eat fruits and vegetables, entirley because I am alergic to them. I wish I wan't though, that looks like another dish I can't ever get to enjoy
Hi Mardi,
We love feta cheese. Great idea! Will use it next time I roast some veggies. Thanks!
Peggy, I love roasted vegetables and this is the perfect time of year to get the best! If you like feta cheese, add a few chunks and let it melt in - delicious as a side with roast pork or chicken. Think I will make some tonight.
Hi Pachuca213,
This vegetable recipe IS yummy! Had some just last night. If you try it, let me know what you think. Thanks.
This looks absolutely yummy!
Hi shamelabboush,
Here is a napkin. LOL Glad you liked the looks of this vegetable appetizer / entree. I am going into the kitchen right now to make more!
Oh my, this looks DELICIOUS!!!!! Wow...I almost drooled... :)
Hi Pete,
It is so good! Think that I will make more today! Not surprised to hear that you also do a similar thing with your background. Thanks for the comment.
We do that sort of thing. We use it for our main vegetable and sometimes it will be part of an all vegetable night.
Hi Ethel,
What I really like about this vegetable recipe is the ease of making it. It is so versatile. Took that photo with my digital camera the last time I made it and had this thought to share it with others on hubpages. We love it!
Thanks for making the first comment.
Yummy. The first photo looks scrummy and has all of the ingredients that I love.
Peggy W 7 days ago
Hi Trish,
There is nothing easier than to roast up a pan or two of healthy vegetables. Your choice of veggies...your choice of seasonings...what could be more simple? Enjoy and thanks for your comment.