Roasted vegetable plate

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Ears shucked fresh corn on the cob
2largesWhole heads garlic
3tablespoonsEmeril's Creole Seasoning, divided
tablespoonOlive oil, divided
1mediumGreen bell pepper, (5 ounces)
1mediumRed bell pepper, (5 ounces)
4Plum tomatoes, (10 ounces) halved lengthwise
1Eggplant, (1-pound) cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
1largePurple onion, (14 ounces) peeled and cut into 8 wedges
8ouncesFettuccine, uncooked
½cupSliced green onions
2tablespoonsShredded fresh basil
teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
3Cloves garlic, minced
Fresh basil sprigs, (optional)

Directions

Cut each ear of corn crosswise into thirds, and set aside.

Remove white papery skin of garlic; separate the cloves, and peel. Combine corn and garlic in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Emeril's Creole Seasoning. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss gently to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Set aside.

Cut bell peppers in quarters lengthwise; discard stems, seeds, and membranes. Combine bell peppers and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Emeril's Creole Seasoning. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and toss gently to coat. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish; bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or until tender. Set aside.

Break fettuccine in half. Cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain well. Combine fettuccine, remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil, green onions, and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss gently to coat. Arrange 1 cup fettuccine mixture, 3 pieces corn, about 6 cloves garlic, 1 wedge green bell pepper, 1 wedge red bell pepper, 2 tomato halves, about 3 slices eggplant, and 2 wedges onion on each of 4 serving plates. Yield: 4 servings.

Per serving: 422 Calories; 11g Fat (22% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 73g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 582mg Sodium Serving Ideas : Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.

Recipe by: Cooking Light, Sept 1994, page 76 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #408 by igor@... on Jan 28, 1997.