Baked Vegetables 👍🥦🍆 

This Baked Vegetable Mix is a great side dish, light and super quick to prepare. It's an easy recipe and with this mix you can also make countless different dishes. I used this type of vegetables, but you can also add onions, carrots or fennel. In short, what you prefer is that varies depending on the season.

Ingredients

2 small aubergines

2 peppers (any color)

2 small courgettes

Olive oil (43 ml total for the recipe, divided for different uses)

Salt (1 1/2 teaspoons total, divided for different uses)

Pepper (1 teaspoon total, divided for different uses)

1 teaspoon Italian aromatic herbs

2 teaspoons of honey

2 cloves garlic, minced

20 g parsley, finely chopped

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Preparation Steps

Prepare the Vegetables: Start by cutting the aubergines, peppers and courgettes into medium-sized pieces. Try to get an even size to ensure even cooking. 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. Cook the Vegetables: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Make sure they are not overlapping to allow even cooking. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and have a nice color. Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine 40ml 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 you obtain a smooth sauce. Combine Vegetables and Sauce: Once cooked, transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Pour the prepared sweet and sour sauce over the still warm vegetables and toss gently to ensure they are well coated in the sauce. Serve: The vegetables can be served immediately while still hot or left to cool slightly, depending on personal preference. They are great as a side dish or can be enjoyed as a healthy main course.

Suggestions

Feel free to adjust the types of vegetables based on seasonality and personal preferences. Root vegetables also work wonderfully with this recipe. The sweet and sour sauce is versatile and can be adapted to taste. Add more honey for sweetness or lemon juice for tartness, 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.