7 Vegetable Roasts For Late-Night Summer Camping
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What a time to be outdoors! When the doors of schools and colleges are shut and all the exams are over, it is always pleasurable to meet up with friends and go for a long summer camp trip. As you set up the camp in the woods and light up the fire, stories start cooking up and the moment gets etched in the memories.

Camping can be fun and adventurous when you have ample resources. Especially at night when the excitement of being close to nature does not let you sleep, it is always great to get out of the tent and stir up some delicious recipes on an open fire. As the fragrance reaches every corner of the camp, everyone will join you in to share a good snack.

There’s hardly enough time to prepare an elaborate meal, and some snacks are great to curbl hunger. And roasting skewered vegetables can be a perfect idea! Here are some mouth-watering vegetable roast recipes you can try to create a festive atmosphere during late hours.

1) Roasted Vegetable Medley

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With all the leftover veggies in the basket, you can make a delicious medley of flavours in this roast. Try including some foraged mushrooms or herbs to make it adventurous. Cook it on the grill or in a pan, whatever suits you. And don't forget to include some butter and olive oil.

2) Everything Capsicum

Capsicum has always been a hit when it comes to roasted veggies on open fire. No matter how you put it, paired with other proteins or by itself, it is always delightful to eat up those charred and sweet shells with hints of pepper.

3) The Italian Roast

Bring the taste of gourmet to the party with this Italian roast. The vegetables remain of your choice, but the difference comes with the use of some exotic herbs and flavours like garlic, oregano, thyme and extra virgin olive oil. Include potatoes, tomatoes, cucumber and all the refreshing vegetables that you like.

4) Roasted Ratatouille

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Ratatouille features tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, eggplant, onions and fresh herbs, all chopped to slices and baked to perfection. When cooking over a fire, you can skewer the veggies and let them roast. Sprinkle some herbs and seasonings after roasting and don't shy away from adding cheese too!

5) Hearty Cruciferous

Here comes the star of outdoor camping meals. Broccoli, cabbage, and brussels sprouts, with their delightful pungency and a nice sharp flavour become way more exciting when cooked on open fire. As the frills get charred, flavours get intense and it instantly becomes a highlight of the party. You can pair it with dips and sprinkle some cheese to enhance the flavour.

6) Lush Greens Hiding a Surprise

Greens like cabbage, lettuce, kale, spinach, etc. All can be used as wraps to hold up many interesting fillings. Mashed vegetables, cheese, or meat, any filling can be wrapped with greens and cooked on an open fire to make a great late-night treat.

7) All-In-One Summer Roast

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Combining all the flavours of summer in one foil roast, this recipe enchants the surroundings with its delectable aroma. Include asparagus, eggplant, onions, capsicum, zucchini, garlic, thyme, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice, basil leaves and some cheese. With loads of refreshing ingredients and soothing vegetables, this roast gives you the utmost satisfaction you're looking for at night.