Grilled Vegetables

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88% would make this recipe again

They can make a meal on their own or can be served as an accompaniment to grilled meat and fish.

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Ingredients

??? aubergines / eggplants, small size ???
??? zucchini ???
??? yellow or red sweet peppers ???
??? red onions ???
??? olive oil, for brushing ???
??? salt [optional] ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???
??? extra virgin olive oil ???

Before you start

The vegetables can be cooked using either an outdoor grill or a broiler in the oven.

Method

  1. Note: If using an outdoor grill, cut the peppers in half and the other vegetables into about 1,5 cm thick slices, for easier manipulation. If using a broiler in the oven, cut the peppers in quarters and the other vegetables into about 7 mm thick slices for reduced cooking time.
  2. If the aubergines are big (500 g or more), slice them, either crosswise or lengthwise, sprinkle them with coarse salt, then let drain for about 30 min. Rinse well and pat dry. If the aubergines are small, this operation is not necessary, since they are not bitter.
  3. Slice the zucchini lengthwise. Cut the peppers in half or quarters, removing the seeds and the stalks. Cut the onion into slices or wedges.
  4. Arrange the vegetables on the hot grill, brush generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with plenty of salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook them until golden brown, turning once. The zucchini and onion will take about 5 min to cook, the aubergines and peppers will take about 8 min.
  5. Alternatively, put the vegetables on an oiled baking sheet, turning them to coat thoroughly with oil. Add salt and pepper. Put the sheet under a preheated broiler 7-10 cm from the heat, and cook about 3 min for the zucchini, onions, and aubergines, 5 min for the peppers.
  6. Peppers should be peeled before serving. To ease this operation, cover or wrap the peppers in aluminum foil or in a paper bag, and let cool down a few minutes (the moisture kept under the cover will help lift the peel).
  7. Serve the vegetables drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (350 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

160

Fat

9 g

14 %

Saturated 1.2 g
+ Trans 0 g

6 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

20 mg

1 %

Carbohydrate

20 g

7 %

Fibre

6 g

23 %

Sugars

10 g

Net Carbs

14 g

Protein

4 g

Vitamin A

52 %

Vitamin C

303 %

Calcium

4 %

Iron

8 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Diet-related health claims  :
Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy
Excellent source of  :
Folacin, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Good source of  :
Fibre, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K
Source of  :
Copper, Iron, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc
Low  :
Saturated Fat, Sodium
Free  :
Added Sugar, Cholesterol, Trans Fat
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Vegetables 3
Fats 1 ½
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Anonyme
october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

I love grilled veggies! I used chinese eggplant instead of regular, i find it's less tangy (and seedy).

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august 02, 2010 | I would make this recipe again

I did not know that eggplants can be this good. We do them regularly now and everybody likes them. Sometime we throw in a sweet onion too.

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december 30, 2012 | I would make this recipe again

Very delicious. I wasn't sure if my eggplant was considered small or large. I did use coarse salt on eggplant and let it sit there for 15-20 minutes. I rinsed and pat dry the eggplant but it still came out too salty. Maybe I put too much salt to begin with. Great alternative to sauteeing veggies in a pan.

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