Heart Healthy Oven-Roasted Vegetables

Name: Heart Healthy Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 tsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 tsp orange zest; 1 large red onion, sliced; 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch chunks; 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 can (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 2 cups plum tomatoes; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, plus additional for garnish; 1/4 tsp black pepper

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegan | Vegetarian

With its flavorful secret ingredient of freshly grated orange zest, this simple dish of oven-roasted vegetables will take dinner from basic to brilliant! Try this heart-healthy take on a hearty side dish seasoned with a medley of fresh herbs for a delicious low-sodium accompaniment to any meal.

Total Time

45 minutes

Servings

8

Calories

125

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How to Make Oven-Roasted Vegetables

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.
Step 2

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until warm. Add garlic, rosemary and orange zest and cook about 3 minutes. Add onion, bell peppers, eggplant and zucchini and stir to combine.
Step 3

Transfer vegetable mixture to a large baking pan and cover with foil. Bake for 15 minutes, or until vegetables soften.
Step 4

Remove from oven. Stir in tomato sauce. Bake, uncovered, until warm, about 5 to 10 more minutes.
Step 5

Remove from oven and stir in tomatoes, orange juice, basil and black pepper. Cover with foil, return to oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 6

Remove from oven. Toss lightly and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/2 cup

125

Calories

2

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

33

mg

Sodium

27

g

Carbs

0

g

Sat. Fat

9

g

Fiber

5

g

Protein

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