Description
Mediterranean vegetable medley brings Mediterranean sunshine straight to your kitchen with crisp, herb-infused vegetables roasted to perfection. Quick air fryer magic turns simple ingredients into a spectacular side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 zucchini or yellow squash, cut into 0.5-inch half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 carrot, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 heaping cup small broccoli florets
- 1 heaping cup small cauliflower florets
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cremini mushrooms, quartered
Seasonings and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Garnishes:
- Lemon wedge for squeezing
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the appliance is ready for cooking.
- Gather the chopped zucchini, sliced red pepper, quartered mushrooms, diced onion, julienned carrot, separated broccoli florets, and broken cauliflower pieces in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Generously drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the colorful vegetable mixture, then sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper across the ingredients.
- Gently toss the vegetables using tongs or a large spoon, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the aromatic seasonings and oil.
- Carefully distribute the seasoned vegetables in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, allowing proper air circulation for consistent cooking.
- Set the cooking time for 12 minutes, pausing midway to carefully shake or flip the vegetables, promoting uniform caramelization and preventing any burning.
- Once the cooking cycle completes, remove the basket and transfer the roasted vegetables to a serving platter.
- Enhance the dish’s brightness by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top, then garnish with finely grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Discover a colorful explosion of Mediterranean flavors packed into one simple, quick air fryer dish.
- Seasonal vegetables transform into crispy, tender bites with minimal effort and maximum taste.
- Preparing this medley takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Customize your vegetable mix based on what’s fresh in your refrigerator or garden for endless variety.
- Parmesan and lemon create a bright, tangy finish that elevates these roasted vegetables from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg