Marianne's Marinated Vegetables

Elevate your appetizer game with Marianne's Marinated Vegetables, a vibrant and healthy dish packed with fresh produce and bold Mediterranean flavors. Featuring a colorful medley of carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and cherry tomatoes, this recipe delivers both crunch and nutrition in every bite. The vegetables are infused with a zesty marinade of olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs like oregano and basil, perfectly balanced with a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. With minimal cooking and an overnight marination, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or as a fresh side dish, these marinated vegetables are a delicious way to celebrate the flavors of the season. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing and satisfying treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 large Carrots
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 large Yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 2 cups Cauliflower florets
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Olive oil
• 0.33 cup Red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water and pat them dry.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into thin rounds.

Step 3

Cut the bell peppers into thin strips, discarding the seeds and cores.

Step 4

Slice the zucchini into half-moons about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 5

Blanch the broccoli and cauliflower florets by placing them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transferring them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well.

Step 6

Add the carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and cherry tomatoes to a large mixing bowl.

Step 7

In a separate smaller bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the marinade over the vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Transfer the marinated vegetables into a large resealable container or a Ziploc bag. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight for the best flavor.

Step 10

Before serving, toss the vegetables again to redistribute the marinade. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1654.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2486.4

Total Fat 226.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4469.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.5g	0%
Total Sugars 53.8g
Protein 20.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300.9mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 2885.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 80.7%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 16.1%