Mauritanian Grilled Vegetable Platter With Herb Sauce
Experience the flavors of Mauritania with this delicious Mauritanian Grilled Vegetable Platter with Herb Sauce. This vibrant and healthy dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side for a main course. The combination of grilled vegetables and zesty herb sauce will transport your taste buds to the heart of West Africa.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant, sliced
- 2 zucchinis, sliced lengthwise
- 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the eggplant, zucchinis, bell peppers, and red onion with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the vegetables for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
- While the vegetables are grilling, prepare the herb sauce by combining the parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the grilled vegetables on a platter and drizzle the herb sauce on top.
- Serve the Mauritanian Grilled Vegetable Platter with Herb Sauce and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 7g
- Fiber
- 8g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Platter
Tools
Blender
Serving suggestions
Serve the Mauritanian Grilled Vegetable Platter with Herb Sauce alongside couscous or grilled fish for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the vegetables in the herb sauce for 30 minutes before grilling.
Cost
$15