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Marinated Summer Vegetables

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Marinated Summer VegetablesPeden + Munk

Adding veggies to the marinade while warm helps them absorb more flavor.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/2 hours

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 summer squash or zucchini (about 1 pound), sliced on a diagonal 1/2" thick
3 red, orange, or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1" strips
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Sherry or red wine vinegar
4 sprigs oregano

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 475°. Place squash and peppers on separate baking sheets. Drizzle each sheet of vegetables with 1/2 tablespoons oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer, turning peppers skin side up.

    Step 2

    Roast peppers on upper rack and squash on lower rack, turning squash once, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly; remove skins from peppers.

    Step 3

    Whisk garlic, vinegar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add vegetables and oregano; toss to coat. Cover and let sit at least 1 hour.

    Step 4

    DO AHEAD: Vegetables can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill; bring to room temperature before serving.

TagsSummer SquashSquashVegetableBell PepperSideLunchDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasyMeal PrepRoastSummerBon Appétit
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