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Roasted Vegetables

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A flexible Greek method for roasting vegetables with olive oil, herbs, and acid, served hot or at room temperature.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25-40 mins
Serves: 4

1Ingredients

  • Vegetables of choice such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, or celery root
  • Salt
  • Dried herbs such as oregano, thyme, or rosemary
  • Spices such as black pepper, turmeric, paprika, cayenne, cumin, or curry
  • Fresh minced garlic
  • Grated or pureed onion
  • EVGE extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh lemon juice OR red wine vinegar

2Instructions

Roasted vegetables are a natural extension of the Greek salata — simple vegetables, cooked well, and finished with olive oil and acidity.

They can be made with almost any vegetable, using whatever you have on hand. Like so many Greek dishes, this is not a strict recipe but a method.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. Cut the vegetables into even pieces.
  2. Cube root vegetables.
  3. Slice or chunk softer vegetables.
  4. Salt eggplant and zucchini ahead of time if desired.

Season

  1. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet.
  2. Add salt, herbs, spices, garlic or onion if using, and olive oil.
  3. Mix well so everything is coated.

The oil helps the vegetables absorb flavor as they roast.

Roast

Roast at 400 F until tender and lightly browned:

  • softer vegetables: 20-25 minutes
  • root vegetables: 30-40 minutes

Finish

While still hot, add:

  • fresh lemon juice
  • or red wine vinegar

Toss gently and serve immediately, or let cool to room temperature.

Tips

Season While Hot

Adding lemon or vinegar while the vegetables are hot lets them absorb the flavor more deeply.

Flexible Dressing

You can also dress them each time you serve them.

Use What You Have

This is a method, not a strict formula.

Variations

Potatoes with Onion and Garlic

For potatoes, add grated or pureed onion and garlic before roasting.

Mixed Vegetable Tray

Combine several vegetables for a full, colorful dish.

Spiced Version

Use warming spices like cumin, cayenne, paprika, or curry for a different flavor profile.

Serving

Serve as part of a table with:

  • mezedes
  • fish
  • grilled meats
  • legumes

3Tips & Notes

A Note on Olive Oil

For authentic results, use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil — and don't be shy with it. Greeks pour, not drizzle.

Shop EVGE Olive Oil

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