Description
Mediterranean flavors shine in this grilled medley, combining zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and halloumi cheese. Herb-marinated vegetables and cheese create a delightful summer dish you’ll savor with fresh pita and tangy tzatziki.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) large fresh mushrooms, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 4 Roma tomatoes or 8 campari tomatoes
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) melted butter
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- Fresh basil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Fire Preparation: Ignite the outdoor grill to a sizzling medium-high zone between 375°F and 400°F, creating an ideal heat landscape for vegetable transformation.
- Seasoning Fusion: Cascade the spice blend over the vegetables in a mixing bowl, massaging the aromatic mixture to ensure each morsel is luxuriously coated with Mediterranean essence.
- Grilling Technique: Position the seasoned vegetables strategically on the grill grates or within a specialized grilling basket, allowing direct heat contact for optimal caramelization and smoky infusion.
- Culinary Choreography: Monitor the vegetables for 8-12 minutes, executing strategic rotations to develop a perfect char while preserving their vibrant texture and preventing excessive scorching.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer the gloriously grilled vegetables to a stunning serving platter, embellishing with a vibrant shower of fresh herbs to elevate the visual and gustatory experience.
- Serving Invitation: Present the Mediterranean vegetable medley immediately, capturing the peak of warmth and flavor, inviting diners to savor the harmonious blend of grilled perfection.
Notes
- Grill Temperature Precision: Maintain a consistent medium-high heat between 375-400°F for optimal vegetable caramelization and preventing charring.
- Seasoning Technique: Gently coat vegetables evenly with spices using light hand motions to ensure balanced flavor distribution.
- Grilling Protection: Use a specialized grilling basket or non-stick grill mat to prevent smaller vegetable pieces from falling through grates and simplify handling.
- Timing and Rotation Strategy: Rotate vegetables every 4-6 minutes to achieve uniform char marks and prevent burning, removing each piece at peak tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg