Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Platter
- gpapadop31
- Apr 30, 2023
- 2 min read
The list of vegetables that can be grilled to perfection is endless, but they usually need to be accompanied with an animal protein to be a complete meal. However, we've found a combination of vegetables and sides that are simple to prepare and filling enough for you or your guests.
Ingredients (serves 2-3)
2 Pita pocket breads
1 Large black Eggplant or 3 baby eggplants - into 1/8 inch slices
5 roma tomatoes - sliced in half
6-8 heirloom carrots (peeled).
5 stems of broccolini
1 medium onion - quartered
Olive Oil
Salt, Black Pepper
Freekeh (cooked separately).
1/2 cup Freekeh
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 Tbsp feta - chopped or hand crumbled
Salt, Black Pepper, 1/2 lemon juiced
Steps
Freekeh
Boil the freekeh in salted water per package instructions (usually 15-20 minutes) strain and set aside.
Add the parsley - 1/4 cup - chopped, and crumbled feta. Add black pepper, salt, olive oil and the lemon juice and toss and refrigerate.
Veggies
Prepare the eggplant circles by brushing or pouring olive oil, salt and black pepper on each side.
The carrots take the longest to cook - especially if they're not thin. Start the carrots on medium heat, direct flame and rotate them frequently.
Next, add olive oil and salt to the onion quarters and halved tomatoes . the tomatoes will probably stick and that's ok, start the tomatoes face down. turn over once crisp.
Once the carrots are browned , cover them in an aluminum foil pouch and place in a corner of the grill.
Add the eggplants, being sure to move around any thinner slices that char up first. Flip once once charred. (10-15 minutes)
Once the eggplants and tomatoes are cooked, add them to a foil pan, or pouch.
Add the broccolini, cook for about 3 minutes on each side. (the grill can be uncovered).
Also add the pita bread, flip after 1 minute then remove after 2 more.
Remove all ingredients from the grill.
Serve Veggies with tzatziki, freekeh and pita bread. Top with lemon, sumac or tahini
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