Herb-Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Medley

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-24 · Updated 2026-07-24

A colorful medley of Mediterranean vegetables roasted with garlic and herbs, perfect as a side or vegetarian main. This italian-inspired vegetarian ready in about 45 minutes pairs large red bell pepper, chopped, cherry tomatoes, halved, medium red onion, cut into wedges for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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

• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 medium eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 medium zucchini sliced into 1/2-inch rounds, 1 medium diced eggplant into 1-inch cubes, 1 large chopped red bell pepper, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 medium red onion cut into wedges with 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the vegetable mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves over the top before serving warm as a vibrant side dish or vegetarian entree.