Verdure Miste

Brighten up your mealtime with Verdure Miste, an irresistible medley of perfectly roasted vegetables bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This simple yet elegant dish features a colorful array of red bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and asparagus, all coated in a luscious blend of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and seasonings. Roasted to golden perfection at 200°C (390°F), the vegetables caramelize beautifully, creating a harmony of tender textures and vibrant flavors. Finished with a scattering of fresh basil leaves, Verdure Miste makes a versatile side dish or a healthy, plant-based main course. With just 20 minutes of prep and a total time of under an hour, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at a weekend gathering. Serve warm from the oven or enjoy at room temperature for a refreshing, colorful addition to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large red bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium eggplant
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 large red onion
• 250 grams asparagus
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic
• 10 leaves fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 3

Cut the red bell peppers into strips, about 1 inch wide.

Step 4

Slice the zucchini and eggplant into rounds, approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 6

Peel the red onion, cut it in half, and slice into thin wedges.

Step 7

Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.

Step 8

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 9

In a large bowl, combine all the prepared vegetables.

Step 10

Drizzle the vegetables with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Step 11

Add the minced garlic, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Step 12

Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the oil, vinegar, and seasonings.

Step 13

Spread the vegetable mixture out evenly on a large baking sheet.

Step 14

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

Step 15

While the vegetables are roasting, roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.

Step 16

Once the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, remove from the oven.

Step 17

Transfer the roasted vegetables to a serving platter and scatter the chopped basil on top.

Step 18

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1717.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	966.6

Total Fat 59.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4851.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.1g	0%
Total Sugars 64.0g
Protein 20.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.1mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 3644.0mg	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: 52.0%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 40.2%