Nutrient-Rich Roast Vegetables with Avo Dressing Recipe

This holiday season, give your traditional feasting a healthy twist with Festive Roast Vegetables and Avocado Elixir. As the festivities unfold, indulge in a dish that not only captures the spirit of the holidays but also nourishes your body with vibrant, nutrient-rich ingredients.

Say goodbye to the notion that holiday indulgence can’t be wholesome — this delectable creation is here to redefine your seasonal celebrations.

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 small zucchinis, sliced in half lengthways
• 2 red onions, sliced into wedges
• 1 small cauliflower, sliced into 2 cm thick “steaks”
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced

For the dressing:

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 spring onion, finely chopped
• 1 red chili, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line two roasting trays with baking paper.
2. Mix the olive oil, garlic, and seasoning together in a cup.
3. Brush the vegetables with this mixture using a pastry brush, and lay them in a single layer on the roasting trays.
4. Put into the oven and roast for about 30 minutes until golden and cooked through. Meanwhile, make the avocado dressing.
5. Put all the dressing ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.
6. Put into a small bowl and serve with the vegetables.