Lemon-Herb Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A colorful medley of Mediterranean vegetables roasted with fresh lemon juice and herbs, perfect as a side or light main course. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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, cut into 1-inch chunks zucchini
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 medium, cut into wedges red onion
• 1 cup whole cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 chopped zucchinis, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 chopped red onion, and 1 cup whole cherry tomatoes.
3. Step 3: Add 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; toss everything gently until vegetables are evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and edges are caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.