June 29, 2022
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 small eggplant, sliced and quartered
- 2 bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch squares
- 1 cup red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chives
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Prepare a shallow roasting dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine potatoes, eggplant, both bell peppers, and the red onion slices and place in roasting dish.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, chives, garlic and salt and pepper.
- Drizzle sauce over the mixed vegetables and toss to coat.
- Roast vegetables until tender, about 45 minutes. Stir halfway through the cooking time.

Ingredients 70 g chocolate protein powder 2 tbsp raw cacao powder (replace cocoa 1:1) 170 g smooth peanut butter 5 tbsp milk of choice (add 1 extra tbsp if mixture feels too thick) 3 tbsp maple syrup Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of salt (helps balance cacao’s bitterness) For the Chocolate Topping 100 g dark chocolate (70% or higher) 1 tsp coconut oil Instructions Step 1 Mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and milk in a large bowl. Step 2 Add the protein powder and cacao and mix to form a smooth dough. Step 3 Roll out between two pieces of baking paper to your preferred thickness. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out Christmas tree shapes. Freeze for 30-60 minutes Step 4 Break up the dark chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and add the coconut oil. Melt in the microwave, then drizzle on top of the chilled brownies ensuring the sides are covered. Step 5 Freeze again for around 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 30 minutes | Freeze time: 60 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes Nutrient Value: Calories: 210kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Carbohydrates: 13g


