Balsamic Mixed Vegetable Roast

Directions

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   Place a layer of paper towels over a baking sheet.
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   Arrange the eggplant in single layers and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt.
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   Let stand for 30 minutes.
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   Pat dry.
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   Preheat the oven to 450F.
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   Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, remaining salt, and pepper, and set aside.
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    Divide the eggplant, zucchini, red onions, peppers, and endive between 2 large baking pans with sides.
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    Gently toss the vegetables with 3/4 of the blended oil and vinegar.
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    Place 1 baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and the second on the middle rack.
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    Roast the vegetables for 15 to 20 minutes, turning them once and rotating the pans between the shelves after 10 minutes.
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    The vegetables should be crisp to the bite when they are done.
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    5.
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    Arrange the vegetables in colorful bunches on round or oval platters, mixing together the different types of vegetables.
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    Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper, and drizzle them with the remaining olive oil/balsamic vinegar dressing.
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    Serve at room temperature.