Escalivada A La Parrilla (catalan-style Grilled Vegetables)
Escalivada a la Parrilla is a traditional Catalan dish of grilled vegetables, typically served as a side dish or a topping for bread. The smoky flavor from grilling the vegetables adds a delicious depth to this simple and healthy dish.
Ingredients
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 2 medium eggplants
- 2 large onions
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 4 cloves of garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the whole bell peppers, eggplants, onions, and tomatoes on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are charred and tender, about 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables from the grill and let them cool slightly.
- Peel the skin off the bell peppers and tomatoes, then remove the seeds from the peppers.
- Slice the vegetables into long strips and arrange them on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and garnish with minced garlic.
- Serve the escalivada at room temperature as a side dish or as a topping for crusty bread.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Sharp knife Serving platter
Tools
Grill Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Enjoy the escalivada with a glass of Spanish red wine and a slice of crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For a smokier flavor, use a charcoal grill instead of a gas grill.
Cost
$10