Roasted vegetables
Prepare a 9X9 inch baking dish.
Put the olive oil in a small pan. Add the sliced shallot, garlic and thyme. Cook on low heat just until the garlic and shallot start to soften. Remove from heat.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Slice the vegetables.
Brush the sides of the pan with olive oil.
Arrange the vegetables in your desired pattern.
Brush the tops of the sliced vegetables with olive oil. Do not add the garlic and shallot yet.
Cover with aluminium foil.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven. Add the garlic, shallot and thyme. Sprinkle with a little pepper if you wish. Cook for another 25 minutes uncovered, or until fork tender.