Roasted Vegetables with Fresh Lemon and Mustard Vinaigrette (Print this)
Roasting intensifies a vegetable's flavor like you wouldn't believe. Don't be afraid to be creative whatever vegetables are in your refrigerator. Just remember: high-density veggies like fennel or potatoes take longer. Preparation Time - 20 minutes
Cooking Time - 35 minutes
* 2 cups cooked potato slices
* 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2' pieces
* 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 6 wedges
* 1 red bell pepper seeded and deveined, cut into 1' strips
* 1 green bell pepper seeded and deveined, cut into 1' strips
* 1 yellow squash, cut in quarters, lengthwise
* 1 green zucchini, cut in quarters, lengthwise
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 recipe vinaigrette dressing, (ingredients follow)
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 tablespoon water
* 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
* 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* 1 teaspoon minced shallots
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary, or parsley)
PREHEAT oven to 425 degrees F.
PLACE vegetable and olive oil in large baking pan. Mix well.
ROAST 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
WHISK vinaigrette ingredients together in a medium size bowl while vegetables roast.
PLACE roasted vegetables in a serving bowl. Add vinaigrette to taste.
TOSS to coat. Garnish with fresh herbs. (May also be served chilled.)
Serving Size: 8
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