Tested and recommended by Olive the Best customer and celebrity balsamic tester, Simon Davies. Credit to "Uncomplicated (Taking the Stress Out of Home Cooking)"

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Prep Time15 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins
 1 Small red onion, sliced into 1/4 inch (6 mm) rings
 2 Japanese eggplants, cut into large cubes
 2 Sweet red peppers, cut into wedges
 2 Zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) rounds
 ¼ cup (50ml) Olive the Best Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive the Best 18-Years Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar or Neopolitan Herb Balsamic
 ½ tsp Salt
 ½ cup (125 ml) crumbled Feta cheese (optional)
 Fresh basil leaves (optional)
1

Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Combine the onion, eggplants, peppers and zucchini on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat. Spread into an even layer. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt.

3

Roast, stirring once. 45 to 55 minutes or until vegetables are tender and deep golden at the edges.

4

Optional: Sprinkle with feta and basil and serve.

5

Option to make ahead: Roast the vegetables but don't add the cheese and basil. Keep at room temperature for up to four hours. Reheat at 425 F (220 C) for 5 to 10 minutes, then finish with the cheese and basil.

 

Ingredients

 1 Small red onion, sliced into 1/4 inch (6 mm) rings
 2 Japanese eggplants, cut into large cubes
 2 Sweet red peppers, cut into wedges
 2 Zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) rounds
 ¼ cup (50ml) Olive the Best Ultra-Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 2 tbsp (30 ml) Olive the Best 18-Years Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar or Neopolitan Herb Balsamic
 ½ tsp Salt
 ½ cup (125 ml) crumbled Feta cheese (optional)
 Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Combine the onion, eggplants, peppers and zucchini on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat. Spread into an even layer. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt.

3

Roast, stirring once. 45 to 55 minutes or until vegetables are tender and deep golden at the edges.

4

Optional: Sprinkle with feta and basil and serve.

5

Option to make ahead: Roast the vegetables but don't add the cheese and basil. Keep at room temperature for up to four hours. Reheat at 425 F (220 C) for 5 to 10 minutes, then finish with the cheese and basil.

Balsamic Roasted Vegetables