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Fresh Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Platter Recipe Easy Smoky Char Flavor

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A vibrant and healthy Mediterranean vegetable platter featuring smoky charred zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), seeded and quartered
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, whole
  • 1 large red onion, sliced into thick rings
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C), about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Wash and dry all produce. Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips. Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch rounds, bell peppers into quarters, slice red onion into thick rings, and leave cherry tomatoes whole.
  3. Toss the vegetables in a large mixing bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, chopped thyme, oregano, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Place eggplant and bell peppers on the grill first; cook 6-8 minutes per side until grill marks and slight char appear. Flip carefully with tongs.
  5. Add zucchini, onion rings, and cherry tomatoes (in a grill basket or skewers) to the grill. Grill zucchini and onion 4-6 minutes per side; cherry tomatoes 3-5 minutes, turning gently.
  6. Check doneness by piercing with a fork; vegetables should be tender but hold shape with smoky charred exterior.
  7. Remove vegetables from grill and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and additional olive oil if desired.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle with extra fresh herbs or flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the grill to allow even cooking and good grill marks. Wait until vegetables naturally release from the grill before flipping to achieve perfect smoky char. Use a grill basket or skewers for cherry tomatoes to prevent falling through grates. Avoid pressing down on vegetables to keep them juicy. If flare-ups occur, move veggies to a cooler part of the grill.

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Keywords: grilled vegetables, Mediterranean, smoky char, healthy dinner, easy recipe, vegan, gluten-free, summer vegetables

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