1large red bell pepperdeseeded and sliced into ½ inch rings
1medium green pepperdeseeded and sliced into ½ inch rings
1medium yellow pepperdeseeded and sliced into ½ inch rings
Cheesy Portobello mushrooms:
4Portobello mushroomsstems removed
Mozzarella cheeseto taste
3clovesgarlicminced
Salt & pepper to taste
Others:
Bunch of fresh watercress
Pesto saucehomemade or store bought
Handful of pine nutsoptional
Marinade for Roasted Vegetables:
1bulb garlic 1 bulbminced
½cupbalsamic vinegar
¾cupolive oiladd more as needed
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Place the vegetables to be roasted into a large mixing bowl and pour the marinade over it. Set it aside for about 30 minutes to 1 hour for the vegetables to absorb the flavors.
While the vegetables are marinating, work on the mushrooms. Place them gill side up on a lined cookie tray, sprinkle some garlic and a tiny pinch of salt first, then some mozzarella cheese onto each mushroom. Add black pepper on top of each mushroom and a drizzle of olive oil over them.
Preheat the oven to 400℉ (200℃).
Line a large roasting pan with parchment paper. Throw in the vegetables and even them out on the pan. Place it in the oven to roast for 30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked.
About 20 minutes into the roasting, place the mushrooms into the oven. It should take about 10 to 15 minutes for the mushrooms to cook and the cheese to become golden brown. If you prefer your vegetables to have a more roasted flavor, keep it in the oven a little longer but watch that they don’t become too charred.
Dress the watercress in a bit of extra virgin olive oil. They will add a nice fresh element to the plate of roasted veggies. Pine nuts are optional but they add a nice nutty flavor to the dish.