Description
A vibrant and healthy dish featuring a medley of roasted vegetables topped with creamy feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe combines zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, all roasted to perfection with garlic and olive oil for a flavorful and colorful meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4” half moons
- 1 yellow squash, sliced into 1/4” half moons
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1” cubes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, chopped into 1” pieces
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 8 ounces block of feta cheese
- Salt, 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables and feta cheese.
- Toss Vegetables: In a large roasting pan or baking dish, combine the zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, orange bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic. Drizzle with two teaspoons of olive oil and toss well to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Add Feta: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the pan atop the vegetables. Drizzle the remaining one teaspoon of olive oil over the feta for added richness.
- Season: Sprinkle the vegetables and feta with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Roast First Phase: Roast the vegetables and feta in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to begin softening and blending the flavors.
- Stir Vegetables: After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and gently stir the vegetables to ensure even cooking, being careful not to disturb the feta cheese block. Return the pan to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Mix and Serve: Once the roasting is complete, gently stir the feta and vegetables together so the melted cheese combines with the roasted vegetables. Serve the dish warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute or add other vegetables like eggplant or mushrooms based on your preference.
- For a spicier kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes before roasting.
- Use a block of feta rather than crumbled for better melting and flavor distribution.
- Serve with crusty bread or alongside grilled meats for a complete meal.
- Leftovers reheat well in a preheated oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: roasted vegetables, feta cheese, Mediterranean recipe, healthy vegetables, easy side dish, zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes
