The Most Delicious Baked Vegetables! Magical Recipe! Healthy and Easy!
Ingredients:
– 2 small eggplants
– 2 bell peppers (any color)
– 2 small courgettes
– Olive oil (43ml total for the recipe, divided for different uses)
– Salt (1 1/2 tsp total, divided for different uses)
– Pepper (1 tsp total, divided for different uses)
– 1 tsp Italian herbs
– 2 tsp honey
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 20g parsley, finely chopped
– Juice of 1/2 lemon
Preparation Steps:
1. Prepare the Vegetables: Start by cutting the eggplant, peppers and zucchini into medium sized pieces. Try to get them to a uniform size to ensure even cooking.
2. Season: In separate bowls, season each vegetable (eggplant, peppers, and zucchini) with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. This initial seasoning helps bring out their natural flavors.
3. Cook the Vegetables: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure they do not overlap to allow for even cooking. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and have a nice color.
4. Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: While the vegetables are cooking, make the sauce. In a small bowl, combine 40 ml olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, 2 teaspoons honey, minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Mix well until smooth.
5. Combine Vegetables and Sauce: Once cooked, transfer the vegetables to a large bowl. Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce over the still warm vegetables and gently toss to ensure they are well coated in the sauce.
6. Serve: The vegetables can be served immediately while still hot or left to cool slightly, depending on personal preference. They are excellent as a side dish or can be enjoyed as a healthy main course.
Tips:
– Feel free to adjust the types of vegetables based on seasonality and personal preference. Root vegetables also work wonderfully with this recipe.
– The sweet and sour sauce is versatile and can be adjusted to taste. Add more honey for sweetness or lemon juice for sourness, as desired.
– This dish is not only delicious fresh out of the oven, but also tastes great as a cold salad, making it perfect for leftovers.
Enjoy this magical blend of baked vegetables topped with a delicious sweet and sour sauce, a testament to how simple ingredients can transform into a wonderful dish.
