Charred Roasted Vegetable Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

A vibrant oven-roasted mix of seasonal vegetables seasoned with bold spices. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 large, diced into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 medium, cut into 1-inch wedges red onion
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch thick pieces carrot
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 diced large red bell pepper, 1 sliced medium zucchini, 1 cut medium red onion, and 2 peeled and diagonally sliced medium carrots. Drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
2. Step 2: Sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the vegetables and toss again until all pieces are well seasoned.
3. Step 3: Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges are caramelized and vegetables are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves. Toss gently and serve warm to enjoy the soulful medley of flavors.