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Vegetable Bake

This vegetable bake is a forgiving, adaptable dish that transforms leftover or seasonal vegetables into a warm, cheesy, and satisfying meal. It uses roasting, layering, and broiling to achieve crispy edges, bubbling cheese, and tender, caramelized vegetables all in one comforting dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, potatoes, greens) chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or your favorite melting cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for tossing vegetables
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary or fresh herbs if available
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs for topping
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Grater
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Gather your chopped vegetables, shredded cheese, garlic, herbs, breadcrumbs, and oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, crushed garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out in your baking dish in a single layer.
  3. Place the dish in the oven and roast the vegetables uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. You want the edges to turn golden and fragrant.
  4. Once the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  5. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the cheese for a crunchy topping, then return the dish to the oven.
  6. Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden, and the breadcrumb topping is crispy.
  7. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to settle. The aroma of roasted garlic, herbs, and melted cheese should fill the kitchen.
  8. Slice or scoop into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy the warm, cheesy, and crispy vegetable bake.