Description
This Grilled Vegetable Platter is a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful dish, perfect as an appetizer, side, or light main course. Featuring charred zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and onions, this platter is paired with a tangy yogurt sauce for a delicious contrast. Simple yet elegant, this dish is ideal for BBQs, gatherings, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Grilled Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, peeled and cut into 12 wedges
- 1 large eggplant, sliced vertically into 1/5-inch slices
- 3 zucchinis, sliced vertically into thin slices
- 3 squash, sliced into thin slices
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley or cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Yogurt Sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ garlic clove, crushed
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra pinch of cumin, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, cumin powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Refrigerate until needed.
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Preheat the Grill:
- Heat an outdoor grill to high or place a grill pan on the stove over high heat.
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Grill the Vegetables:
- Lightly drizzle olive oil on the grill.
- Place the vegetables on the hot surface and grill for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side until charred.
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Season & Serve:
- Transfer the grilled vegetables to a platter, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
- Garnish with parsley/cilantro leaves and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Herb Enhancements: Add fresh thyme, rosemary, or basil.
- Cheese Addition: Sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese.
- Alternative Sauces: Swap the yogurt sauce for balsamic glaze, chimichurri, or tahini dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
