Escalivada (Catalan Roasted Vegetables)

Serves

6

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Ingredients

2 eggplants
2 red bell peppers
3 small onions unpeeled
2 tbsp. + 2 tbsp. olive oil
1½ tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
salt & ground pepper
6 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

269

Fats

11 g

Protein

8 g

Carbs

36 g

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 430°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
  • Rub the eggplants, bell peppers and onions with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and place them on the prepared baking tray.
  • Place the tray into the hot oven and roast the vegetables for 30-40 minutes, until the skin on the vegetables has blistered and blackened and the flesh is tender. Rotate the vegetables once or twice throughout the cook.
  • Remove the eggplants and red peppers from the oven and leave the onions in for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Place the eggplants and red peppers into a ziploc bag, seal and let them rest for 10 minutes. Then remove the eggplant and peppers, carefully peel the skins off and remove the stems.
  • Remove the onions from the oven and peel and slice them with a knife.
  • Mix together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper, and dress the vegetables.
  • Cover and refrigerate for an hour to allow the flavors to develop. Serve cold or at room temperature, on top of the toasted bread with a garnish of freshly chopped parsley.