Mediterranean-Style Roasted Vegetables

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Mediterranean-Style Roasted Vegetables
Yield: Makes 6 servings
This colorful side dish is a perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or pork.
Ingredients:
1-1/2
pounds red potatoes

1
tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided

1
red bell pepper

1
yellow or orange bell pepper

1
small red onion

2
cloves garlic, minced

1/2
teaspoon salt

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

1
tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/4
cup chopped fresh basil leaves



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray large shallow metal roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut potatoes into 1-1/2-inch chunks; place in pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over potatoes; toss to coat. Bake 10 minutes.

2.
Cut bell peppers into 1-1/2-inch pieces. Cut onion into 1/2-inch wedges. Add bell peppers and onion to pan. Drizzle remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil over vegetables; sprinkle with garlic, salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat. Return to oven; bake 18 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender, stirring once.

3.
Transfer to large serving bowl. Drizzle vinegar over vegetables; toss to coat. Add basil; toss again. Serve warm or at room temperature with additional black pepper, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/6 of total recipe (without additional black pepper)
Sodium 185 mg
Protein 3 g
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 33 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 4 g
Calories from Fat 19 %
Calories 170
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1/2
Starch 2


This recipe appears in: European