Sicilian Style Roasted Vegetables With Balsamic Syrup

One of the winning recipes from up and coming student chefs! This would be a great side dish for the holidays! Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb green beans, trimmed
• 1  large red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, sliced thin
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup  fresh orange juice (pineapple juice would be good here too)
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  grated orange zest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375*F.
2. Toss green beans and bell pepper strips with oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Simmer 5-7 minutes, or until vinegar is thick and syrupy, stirring occasionally.
4. Toss green bean mixutre with orange juice, lemon jucie, and orange zest in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
5. Transfer to a serving dish, and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar syrup. Enjoy!