This hearty, plant-based dish is inspired by the ingredients commonly found in Mediterranean Blue Zones like Ikaria and Sardinia.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked cannellini beans
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: olives and feta cheese for topping
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the vegetables and garlic with 2 tbsp olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Add the beans and remaining olive oil, mix gently, and roast for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with optional olives and feta.
This dish captures the essence of Blue Zone cooking: simple, wholesome, and full of flavor.
