European
Portugal - Side Dishes
Grelhados de Vegetais com Azeite e Ervas
Chef's Menu Description
A vibrant Portuguese vegetable platter of sweet bell peppers, courgettes, aubergines, and red onions charred over hot coals and dressed with garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
Ingredients
- • 1 red pepper sliced, 1 yellow pepper sliced, 2 courgettes sliced lengthwise, 1 aubergine sliced, 1 red onion sliced into thick rounds
- • 4 tbsp Portuguese extra virgin olive oil
- • 2 cloves garlic, finely grated, 1 tsp dried wild oregano
- • Flaky sea salt (Flor de Sal de Tavira)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat a ridged grill pan or charcoal barbecue until smoking hot. Brush vegetable slices lightly with olive oil.
2
Phase 2
Grill vegetable slices in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until charred with bold grill marks and tender.
3
Phase 3
Whisk olive oil, grated garlic, dried oregano, and sea salt in a bowl.
4
Phase 4
Arrange warm charred vegetables on a wide platter and drizzle generously with the herb-garlic oil. Serve warm or room temperature.