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Roasted Vegetable Spread

With their slightly caramelized flavor, roasted vegetables make a wonderful spread. Serve with pieces of toasted whole-grain pita rounds or baked tortilla chips.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1/4 cup per serving

Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise
1 medium carrot, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, quartered
2 ounces asparagus, trimmed
2 medium Italian plum (Roma) tomatoes, halved
2 medium garlic cloves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

    Step 2

    Lightly spray a large baking sheet with olive oil spray. Arrange the zucchini, squash, carrot, onion, asparagus, tomatoes (with the cut side up), and garlic in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray.

    Step 3

    Bake without stirring for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.

    Step 4

    Put half the vegetables in a food processor or blender. Process for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until the mixture is the desired consistency (almost smooth but with some texture is recommended). Transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat with the remaining vegetables.

    Step 5

    Stir in the vinegar, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 6

    You can serve the leftover vegetable spread chilled or reheated. To reheat, put in a microwaveable dish and microwave, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) until warm.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 7

    (Per Serving)

    Step 8

    Calories: 60

    Step 9

    Total Fat: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 13

    Monounsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 1mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 55mg

    Step 16

    Carbohydrates: 12g

    Step 17

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 18

    Sugars: 8g

    Step 19

    Protein: 3g

    Step 20

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 21

    2 Vegetable

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