Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables on Turkish Bread

Information

Prep: 15 mins | Cook time: 30–40 minutes | Serves: 2–4

Ingredients list

  • 1 cup mushrooms, halved or thickly sliced
  • 1 small eggplant, chopped
  • 1 small red onion (purple), sliced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 each red, yellow, and green capsicum, chopped
  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Italian mixed herbs
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • A few sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2–3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for serving
  • Turkish bread, sliced and toasted
  • Fresh herbs, to garnish (parsley or basil work well)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
  • On a large baking tray, add the mushrooms, eggplant, onion, zucchini, capsicum, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle with oregano, Italian herbs, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme, drizzle generously with olive oil, and toss everything together to coat evenly.
  • Roast in the oven for 30–40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and slightly golden. Toss halfway through if needed.
  • Toast Turkish bread, then place on a serving platter.
  • Spoon the roasted vegetables generously over the bread.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and finish with a swig of olive oil before serving.