Veggie Munchie Crunchies—Snack for 2
Veggie Munchie Crunchies are a Mediterranean-inspired snack, featuring an assortment of fresh vegetables. These bite-sized delights are seasoned with aromatic herbs and baked until crispy. Perfect for a light, nutritious snack that satisfies your craving for crunch. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite.
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- Lay a piece of parchment paper on the large baking sheet
- Using the medium cutting board and sharp knife, chop 1 cup of zucchini, 1 cup of assorted color bell peppers, and 1/2 cup of red onion Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- Place all chopped vegetables and halved tomatoes into the large mixing bowl
- Use the garlic press to mince 2 cloves of garlic directly into the mixing bowl with the vegetables
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper Whisk these ingredients together until well mixed
- Pour this oil mixture over the vegetables in the large mixing bowl Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated with the oil mixture
- Spread out the coated vegetables evenly across the prepared baking sheet with parchment paper
- Place this baking sheet in your preheated oven Using oven mitts for safety, bake for about 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized at edges
- While vegetables are roasting, slice 1/4 cup Kalamata olives using your sharp knife and cutting board Drain 2 tbsp capers as well
- Once roasted vegetables are done cooking, remove from oven using oven mitts Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet itself
- Transfer these roasted veggies to your serving platter Sprinkle over them sliced Kalamata olives and drained capers
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice from a lemon using citrus juicer to get about a tablespoon of juice Drizzle this fresh lemon juice over veggies on serving platter
- Finally top it off by sprinkling crumbled feta cheese (about 3 tbsp) over everything on serving platter’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- ‘Add 1 cup of chopped radicchio
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped endive
- Increase the fresh lemon juice to 2 tbsp
- Replace sea salt with 1 tsp of kosher salt
- Add 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- Increase the Kalamata olives to 1/2 cup’
🧂 Salty
- Increase sea salt to 1 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of soy sauce to the oil mixture
- Increase feta cheese to 4 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped anchovies
🍋 Sour
- Increase fresh lemon juice to 2 tbsp
- Add 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Increase capers to 3 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup pickled cucumbers, chopped
- Replace olive oil with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil mixed with 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- Increase black pepper to 1 tsp
- Add 2 tbsp of harissa paste to the oil mixture
- Add 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper to the oil mixture
🍬 Sweet
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped dried figs
- Add 1/4 cup of honey to the oil mixture
- Increase the cherry tomatoes to 1.5 cups
- Replace red onion with sweet onion, same quantity
- Add 1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds for garnish
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to the oil mixture
- Increase garlic to 4 cloves
- Add 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Add 1/2 tsp smoked paprika to the oil mixture
- Replace sea salt with 1 tsp of miso paste in the oil mixture’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Greek White Wine (Assyrtiko): The acidity and mineral notes of this wine complement the tanginess of the capers and feta cheese, while also balancing the richness of olive oil
- Prosecco: The light, fruity flavors and bubbles can cut through the richness of the dish, providing a refreshing contrast
- Dry Rosé: Its crispness and subtle fruitiness pair well with a variety of vegetables, making it a versatile choice for this veggie-centric dish’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Mint Lemonade: The refreshing taste of mint lemonade will complement the tanginess of the capers and lemon juice in the dish
- Sparkling Water with a Twist of Lemon: The bubbles and slight acidity will balance out the richness of the olive oil and feta cheese
- Pomegranate Juice: The sweet and tart flavor of pomegranate juice pairs well with the Mediterranean flavors in this dish’
🥓 Keto
- Remove cherry tomatoes
- Increase zucchini to 2 cups
- Increase bell peppers to 2 cups
- Increase olive oil to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- Increase feta cheese to 1/2 cup
🍆 Mediterranean
- No changes needed. The recipe is already Mediterranean friendly.
🥑 Paleo
- ‘Remove 3 tbsp feta cheese’
🐟 Pescatarian
- Add 1 cup of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Add 1/2 cup of calamari rings
- Add 1 tsp of paprika
- Increase the olive oil to 1/3 cup
🌱 Vegan
- ‘Remove feta cheese
- Add 3 tbsp vegan cheese, crumbled’
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed. The recipe is already vegetarian friendly.
🥩 Whole30
- ‘Remove feta cheese’
🧠 Brain Health
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- Add 1/4 cup of flaxseeds
- Increase olive oil to 1/3 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped spinach
- Replace feta cheese with 1/4 cup of blueberries
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes needed
- Keep the recipe as is
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Remove red onion
- Remove garlic
- Decrease the olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Remove Kalamata olives
- Remove capers
- Replace feta cheese with lactose-free cheese’
🩸 Diabetes
- No changes needed. The recipe is already diabetes-friendly as it is high in fiber, low in carbs, and does not contain added sugars.
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes are necessary for this recipe to be gluten intolerance friendly. All ingredients listed are naturally gluten-free.
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Increase zucchini to 1.5 cups
- Increase bell peppers to 1.5 cups
- Increase cherry tomatoes to 1.5 cups
- Remove feta cheese
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts’
❤️ Heart Health
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Increase zucchini to 2 cups
- Increase bell peppers to 2 cups
- Increase cherry tomatoes to 2 cups
- Replace feta cheese with 3 tbsp of low-fat feta cheese
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- ‘Remove sea salt
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Increase fresh lemon juice to 2 tbsp
- Add 1 cup of chopped cucumber
- Replace feta cheese with 3 tbsp of low-sodium cottage cheese’
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Remove feta cheese
- Replace olive oil with 2 tbsp of avocado oil
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped eggplant
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped artichoke hearts’
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1 cup of chopped spinach
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped broccoli
- Increase garlic to 4 cloves
- Add 1/2 inch piece of grated ginger
- Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Replace feta cheese with 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Remove red onion
- Remove garlic
- Decrease the olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Replace cherry tomatoes with 1 cup of carrots, chopped
- Replace capers with 1/4 cup of cucumber, diced
- Decrease the feta cheese to 1 tbsp’
💧 Kidney Disease
- ‘Remove sea salt
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Remove feta cheese
- Decrease Kalamata olives to 2 tbsp
- Remove capers’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- ‘Remove 3 tbsp feta cheese
- Add 3 tbsp lactose-free cheese, crumbled’
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Remove feta cheese
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Increase zucchini to 2 cups
- Increase bell peppers to 2 cups
- Increase cherry tomatoes to 2 cups
- Remove sea salt’
🤰 Pregnancy
- No changes needed
Beti’s Reflections
On my recent culinary adventure through the Mediterranean, I stumbled upon a delightful snack that immediately stole my heart (and taste buds!). The locals called it Veggie Munchie Crunchies, and it was love at first bite. This Mediterranean Veggie Munchie Crunchies Recipe is a vibrant medley of roasted vegetables, seasoned with aromatic herbs and baked to perfection. It’s an easy Mediterranean dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
This recipe serves two people, making it perfect for a light lunch or a healthy snack between meals. It’s not suitable for those following vegan or dairy-free diets due to the feta cheese topping, but it’s an excellent choice for anyone looking for healthy vegetarian meals.
The ingredients in this Roasted Vegetable Medley Recipe are simple yet flavorful. We have zucchini, bell peppers of assorted colors, cherry tomatoes, and red onion – all chopped and ready to be roasted to bring out their natural sweetness. Garlic adds a punch of flavor while olive oil helps everything crisp up nicely in the oven. Dried oregano and basil lend their aromatic charm to this Healthy Zucchini Bell Pepper Tomato Recipe, while sea salt and black pepper enhance the natural flavors of the veggies. Fresh lemon juice adds a tangy twist, Kalamata olives and capers introduce a briny note, and crumbled feta cheese gives our Veggie Munchie Crunchies that irresistible Mediterranean touch.
To make these Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables, start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Chop your veggies and halve your tomatoes before tossing them in a garlic-infused olive oil mixture with dried herbs, sea salt, and black pepper – this is where our Oven Baked Vegetables with Oregano and Basil get their flavor! Spread them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until tender – remember we’re after that Sea Salt Black Pepper Veggie Roast crunch! While they’re roasting away in the oven, slice your Kalamata olives (part of our Kalamata Olives Capers Veggie Mix) and drain your capers. Once done roasting, transfer your veggies onto a serving platter before sprinkling over your olives, capers, fresh lemon juice (our Fresh Lemon Juice Vegetable Recipe), and crumbled feta cheese.
And there you have it – Veggie Munchie Crunchies! A simple yet flavorful Mediterranean Vegetable Bake that’s sure to satisfy your craving for something crunchy yet nutritious! Whether you’re looking for Healthy Mediterranean Diet Recipes or just want to try something new like this Zucchini Bell Pepper Side Dish – this recipe is sure to impress! So why wait? Dive into the world of Easy Mediterranean Dishes with this delicious recipe today!
Remember: good food isn’t just about taste; it’s also about sharing experiences and creating memories around the dining table. So go ahead – make these Veggie Munchie Crunchies today! And if you loved this recipe as much as I did on my culinary adventure through the Mediterranean – don’t forget to share it with others too! Happy cooking from TheKitchen.ai!



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