Mediterranean Diet Perfectly Grilled Vegetables
Elevate your meals with this vibrant recipe for "Mediterranean Diet Perfectly Grilled Vegetables." Packed with colorful zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, these veggies are infused with a simple yet flavorful marinade of extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and dried oregano. Grilled to perfection for that irresistible smoky char, this dish is finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil for a fragrant Mediterranean touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthy and versatile recipe is ideal as a side dish, light main, or served alongside your favorite protein. It's a deliciously easy way to embrace the Mediterranean diet and bring bold, fresh flavors to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large Yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium Eggplant
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Red onion
- 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 15 grams Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Slice the zucchini, red pepper, yellow pepper, and eggplant into 1/4-inch thick slices. Cut the onion into wedges. Leave the cherry tomatoes whole.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
Add all the sliced vegetables to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the marinade.
Place the vegetables on the grill, using grill baskets for smaller pieces like cherry tomatoes if necessary to prevent them from falling through the grates.
Grill the vegetables for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are charred and tender to your preference.
Remove the vegetables from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the top of the grilled vegetables before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature, either as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6704 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.0 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 3751 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
