Calabazas is the Spanish word for pumpkins and squashThis is a really easy recipe that takes advantage of wonderful summer vegetables. I made it first for Sara’s birthday to go along with lasagna, and I think the veggies got as many compliments at the lasagna. All that’s involved is chopping and 2 stirs.

Balsamic Glazed Vegetables – modified from Epicurious

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 zucchini, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • 2 yellow summer squash, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • bag of baby carrots, cut diagonally
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions:

  1. Mix everything together in a large roasting pan.
  2. Roast for 20 minutes (longer if you have a lot of vegetables) at 350°. Strirring a couple times.