Grilled Vegetables with Romesco Dip

Grilled Vegetables with Romesco Dip

Grilling veggies is soooo much fun! Choose whatever veggies you fancy, taking advantage of what’s available seasonally. Other veggies that are fabulous grilled would be cherry tomatoes, pattypan squash, radicchio, romaine and mushrooms. Increase quantities of veggies as needed as they will disappear FAST! Serve your grilled veggies with Romesco Dip for the perfect Mediterranean flair.
Author: Linda Shapiro, © Meal Planning Maven

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 large eggplant trimmed and sliced (no need to peel)
  • 2 medium yellow squash trimmed, cut in half vertically
  • 1 large zucchini trimmed, cut in half vertically
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 orange bell pepper cut into chunks

Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Oil for grill

Instructions

  • Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Arrange prepared vegetables on a tray. Brush vegetables evenly with marinade.
  • Grilling Vegetables: lightly oil grill; heat to medium-high setting. Grill vegetables for about 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear and vegetables are nicely charred. Remove from grill; cut into smaller pieces if desired. Serve with Romesco Dip.

Notes

Make Ahead and Storage Tips: vegetables may be grilled up to 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Bring to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving or enjoy warmed or chilled.
Grilled veggies are also great cut up and tossed with pasta, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs for a delicious light and summery dinner. Grilled Vegetables with Tahini-Yogurt Dip is another yummy way to enjoy bunches of summer veggie goodness!

 

14 Responses

  1. Grilled veggies are my favorite! I have to try this Romesco dip. It all looks so yummy!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so much Christine! Enjoy!
  2. I love romesco sauce and I love grilled or roasted veggies! This is definitely something I would love to have on my lunch table Linda! Have a wonderful, creative, successful New Year my friend!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you sweet Katerina! I hope you have the chance to trey it! I wish you a happy and healthy New Year and thank you for all your support!
  3. I love the color of the dip and roasted veggies are always a favorite! So healthy!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so much! We eat loads of grilled veggies here in Florida and I can't wait to see what new ones I can find at our local farmers' markets this winter
  4. The grilled veggies look absolutely perfect!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you Kecia! Lucky for us, in Florida we can grill veggies all year long!
  5. Oooo! Romesco is one of my favorite things -- I could eat it with a spoon! Sounds great!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so much...enjoy!
  6. Wonderful!!!! Ive never made a romesco sauce and this sounds like it would be fabulous!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you so much! Romesco sauce is so versatile and works well with fish, beef, poultry as well as all kinds of veggies. Enjoy!
  7. This honestly is what I love to eat!!! Perfection right here.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      I couldn't agree with you more!