Jamie Oliver’s Grilled Vegetables

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Jamie Oliver's Grilled Vegetables recipe - perfect for a healthy summer barbecue
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 red peppers
2 yellow peppers
2 medium zucchini
1 fennel bulb
1 eggplant
8 baby leeks
sea salt
black pepper , freshly ground
extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch basil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
186
Sugar
6g
Fat
13g
Jamie Oliver's Grilled Vegetables recipe is perfect for a healthy summer barbecue. This colorful dish showcases a variety of delicious vegetables, including peppers, zucchini, fennel, eggplant, and leeks, all lightly charred to perfection. The dish is topped with a tangy white wine vinegar dressing and fresh torn basil leaves, making it a flavorful and healthy addition to any meal. This recipe serves 4-6 people, so it's perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead.

Instructions

1.Prepare the vegetables - remove the seeds and white membranes from the peppers, slice the zucchini, cut off the tops and tails from the fennel and slice, cut the eggplant into rounds, trim the leeks and slice in half lengthways.
2.Preheat the barbecue or griddle pan to high heat.
3.In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with sea salt, black pepper, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil.
4.Once the barbecue or pan is hot, grill the vegetables for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
5.While the vegetables are cooking, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, white wine vinegar, and minced garlic.
6.Once the vegetables are done, arrange them on a platter, drizzle over the dressing, and top with torn basil leaves.

PROS

This recipe is an excellent way to get a variety of different vegetables into your diet.

Grilling the vegetables gives them a delicious charred flavor and makes them tender.

This dish is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary requirements.

CONS

Grilling the vegetables can take some time, so this recipe is best suited for when you have a bit of extra time to cook.

Some people find fennel to be an acquired taste, so this may not be for everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eating a variety of vegetables has numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of chronic diseases and aiding in weight loss.
The vegetables in this recipe are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and low in calories.
Garlic has also been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and lowering blood pressure.

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