Veggie Victory Feast—Dinner for 4
The Veggie Victory Feast is a vibrant, vegetarian Mediterranean dinner dish. It’s a hearty medley of fresh vegetables, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, and roasted to perfection. This recipe celebrates the natural flavors of vegetables, offering a nutritious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Meal Type
Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
4
Food Stars
Vegetables
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- Lay a sheet of parchment paper on the large baking sheet
- Wash all fresh produce under cold water
- On the medium cutting board, using the chef’s knife, slice 2 medium eggplants and 2 medium zucchinis into 1/2 inch rounds
- Cut 2 red bell peppers into quarters after removing seeds
- Cut 1 large red onion into wedges
- Place all sliced vegetables in the large mixing bowl
- Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and 1 cup of Kalamata olives to the bowl
- Peel and mince 4 cloves of garlic using the garlic press, add them to the bowl as well
- Pour in 3 tbsp of olive oil over the vegetables in the bowl
- Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, and a half tsp dried thyme Mix well to ensure all vegetables are coated with oil and seasonings
- Spread out the seasoned vegetables evenly on your prepared baking sheet covered with parchment paper Ensure they are in a single layer for even roasting
- Place baking sheet in preheated oven Roast for about 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized Use oven mitts when handling hot baking sheet
- While vegetables are roasting, cut lemon in half and squeeze juice into small bowl using citrus juicer Set aside for later use
- Grate feta cheese using grater until you have about 200g
- Remove roasted vegetables from oven using oven mitts Drizzle lemon juice over them while still hot
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over roasted veggies while they’re still warm so it can melt slightly
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving on a platter’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1 cup of chopped radicchio
- Increase dried oregano to 3 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of ground turmeric
- Add 2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
- Replace red bell peppers with green bell peppers
🧂 Salty
- Increase the salt to 2 tsp
- Add 1/2 cup of capers
- Increase Kalamata olives to 1.5 cups
- Add 1/2 cup of anchovies, chopped
- Replace feta cheese with 250g of crumbled blue cheese
🍋 Sour
- Increase the lemon juice to 2 whole lemons, juiced
- Add 1 tbsp of white wine vinegar
- Add 2 tsp of sumac
- Replace 1/2 of the Kalamata olives with capers
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
- Increase black pepper to 1 tsp
- Add 2 fresh jalapenos, sliced
- Add 1 tbsp of harissa paste
- Add 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
🍬 Sweet
- Add 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
- Add 1 cup of diced butternut squash
- Increase cherry tomatoes to 2 cups
- Add 2 tbsp of honey drizzled over vegetables before roasting
- Replace red bell peppers with yellow bell peppers for a sweeter flavor
- Add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries to be sprinkled on top after roasting
🍄 Umami
- Add 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Add 1 tsp miso paste
- Increase garlic to 6 cloves
- Add 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped mushrooms
- Replace Kalamata olives with black olives
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Greek White Wine (Assyrtiko): The acidity and mineral notes of this wine will complement the tanginess of the feta and olives, while also balancing the rich flavors of the roasted vegetables
- Sangiovese: This Italian red wine has a high acidity and earthy flavor profile that pairs well with Mediterranean dishes, especially those with eggplant and tomatoes
- Belgian Saison Beer: The fruity, spicy notes and dry finish of this beer can complement the mix of flavors in your dish, especially the herbs and garlic’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Sparkling Mint Lemonade: The refreshing mint and tangy lemon cut through the rich flavors of the vegetables and feta cheese
- Pomegranate Iced Tea: The sweet and slightly tart flavor of pomegranate complements the Mediterranean flavors in the dish
- Cucumber Water: The light, refreshing taste of cucumber water balances the robust flavors of the roasted vegetables and olives’
🥓 Keto
- Remove 2 medium eggplants
- Remove 1 large red onion
- Decrease cherry tomatoes to 1/2 cup
- Increase olive oil to 5 tbsp
- Add 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
- Add 200g of diced chicken breast
- Increase feta cheese to 300g
🍆 Mediterranean
- Add 1 cup of cooked couscous
- Replace 1 tsp dried basil with 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Add 2 tbsp of capers
- Replace 1 whole lemon, juiced with juice of 2 lemons
- Add 1/4 cup of pine nuts
🥑 Paleo
- ‘Remove 200g feta cheese’
- ‘Replace 1 cup Kalamata olives with 1 cup green olives’
🐟 Pescatarian
- Add 4 fillets of white fish, such as cod or halibut
- Add 1 tbsp of capers
- Increase olive oil to 4 tbsp for fish marinade
- Add an additional step in the instructions: ‘Marinate the fish fillets with 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Place on top of the vegetables in the last 10 minutes of roasting’
🌱 Vegan
- Remove 200g feta cheese
- Add 200g vegan cheese substitute
🥦 Vegetarian
- The recipe provided is already vegetarian friendly. No changes are needed.
🥩 Whole30
- ‘Remove 200g feta cheese’
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Add 1 cup of chopped spinach
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- Add 1/2 cup of flaxseeds
- Replace feta cheese with 200g of salmon fillet, grilled and flaked’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already celiac disease friendly as it does not contain any gluten-containing ingredients.
💩 Crohns Disease
- Remove 2 medium eggplants
- Decrease 2 medium zucchinis to 1 medium zucchini
- Remove 1 large red onion
- Remove 4 cloves garlic
- Decrease 1 cup Kalamata olives to 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- Decrease 3 tbsp olive oil to 2 tbsp olive oil
- Decrease dried oregano to 1 tsp dried oregano
- Decrease dried basil to 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Decrease dried thyme to 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Add 2 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
🩸 Diabetes
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Replace feta cheese with 150g low-fat feta cheese
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes are necessary for this recipe. All ingredients listed are naturally gluten-free and suitable for someone with gluten intolerance.
🫀 Heart Disease
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Decrease feta cheese to 100g
- Increase red bell peppers to 3
- Increase cherry tomatoes to 1.5 cups
- Add 1 cup of chopped spinach
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
❤️ Heart Health
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Replace feta cheese with 100g of low-fat feta cheese
- Add 1 cup of chopped kale
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- ‘Remove 1 tsp salt
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Replace feta cheese with 200g low-sodium feta cheese’
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Remove 200g feta cheese
- Replace 3 tbsp olive oil with 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- Add 200g tofu, crumbled’
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1 inch of fresh ginger, grated
- Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder
- Increase garlic to 6 cloves
- Add 1 cup of chopped spinach
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped almonds
- Replace feta cheese with 200g tofu, crumbled
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Remove 2 medium eggplants
- Decrease the garlic to 2 cloves
- Replace the onion with 1 cup of green onions (green parts only)
- Replace Kalamata olives with 1/2 cup black olives
- Remove dried oregano
- Remove dried basil
- Remove dried thyme
- Replace feta cheese with lactose-free cheese.
💧 Kidney Disease
- Remove 1 tsp salt
- Decrease olive oil to 2 tbsp
- Replace Kalamata olives with low-sodium black olives
- Decrease feta cheese to 100g
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Remove 200g feta cheese
- Add 200g lactose-free cheese
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Remove Kalamata olives
- Decrease olive oil to 1 tbsp
- Decrease feta cheese to 100g
- Remove salt’
🤰 Pregnancy
- No changes necessary. The Veggie Victory Feast recipe is already pregnancy-friendly. All ingredients are safe for consumption during pregnancy and the recipe is rich in essential nutrients.
Beti’s Reflections
Picture this: I’m strolling through a bustling Mediterranean market, the air filled with the aroma of fresh produce and aromatic herbs. Suddenly, I spot a vibrant array of vegetables that instantly inspire me. That’s how the Veggie Victory Feast was born – a Mediterranean Veggie Feast Recipe that celebrates the natural flavors of vegetables in all their glory.
The Veggie Victory Feast is an Easy Eggplant and Zucchini Recipe that serves four people generously. It’s a Healthy Mediterranean Cuisine option that’s vegetarian-friendly but not suitable for those on gluten-free, vegan, low-fat or dairy-free diets due to its feta cheese inclusion.
This Roasted Vegetable Medley features two medium eggplants and zucchinis, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds, adding a hearty texture to our dish. Red bell peppers and red onion wedges bring sweetness and depth, while minced garlic infuses our veggies with a pungent kick. Cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives lend a tangy twist to this Feta Cheese Vegetable Roast. Seasoned with dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper then drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice – it’s truly an explosion of flavors! The crumbled feta cheese provides a creamy contrast to the roasted veggies while fresh parsley adds a refreshing finish.
To create this Homemade Veggie Victory Feast, start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice your eggplants and zucchinis into rounds, quarter your bell peppers after deseeding them, cut your onion into wedges then toss them all together in a large mixing bowl along with cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Add minced garlic for that extra punch! Season well with dried herbs before spreading out evenly on a baking sheet for roasting until tender and slightly caramelized – about 25-30 minutes should do it! While roasting, prepare your lemon juice drizzle and crumble your feta cheese ready for garnishing your Oven Roasted Vegetables with Feta Cheese.
And there you have it – the Veggie Victory Feast! A Healthy Mediterranean Vegetable Dish perfect for any occasion or just when you’re craving something nutritious yet satisfyingly hearty. This Easy Mediterranean Vegetable Roast is sure to become one of your go-to Healthy Mediterranean Diet Friendly Recipes! So why wait? Get those veggies roasting for an unforgettable feast tonight!
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