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.

Meal Type

Snack

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Servings

2

Food Stars

Health

Variations

Diets

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You Need This Stuff

  • 1 cup zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers, assorted colors, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 3 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled

Do This With That Stuff

  1. ‘Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
  2. Lay a piece of parchment paper on the large baking sheet
  3. 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
  4. Place all chopped vegetables and halved tomatoes into the large mixing bowl
  5. Use the garlic press to mince 2 cloves of garlic directly into the mixing bowl with the vegetables
  6. 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
  7. Pour this oil mixture over the vegetables in the large mixing bowl Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated with the oil mixture
  8. Spread out the coated vegetables evenly across the prepared baking sheet with parchment paper
  9. 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
  10. While vegetables are roasting, slice 1/4 cup Kalamata olives using your sharp knife and cutting board Drain 2 tbsp capers as well
  11. Once roasted vegetables are done cooking, remove from oven using oven mitts Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet itself
  12. Transfer these roasted veggies to your serving platter Sprinkle over them sliced Kalamata olives and drained capers
  13. 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
  14. Finally top it off by sprinkling crumbled feta cheese (about 3 tbsp) over everything on serving platter’

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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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