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.

Mauritanian Grilled Vegetable Platter With Herb Sauce

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

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the eggplant, zucchinis, bell peppers, and red onion with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill the vegetables for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
  4. 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.
  5. Arrange the grilled vegetables on a platter and drizzle the herb sauce on top.
  6. 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