Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 30 min
Prep: 30 min
Inactive: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 large head garlic, top sliced off to expose tips of garlic cloves
  2. 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  3. 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
  4. 1 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  5. 2 large, ripe tomatoes (about 3/4 pound), halved
  6. 1 small eggplant (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
  7. 1 large zucchini (about 1/2 pound), trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
  8. 1 large yellow squash (about 1/2 pound), trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
  9. 1 small red onion (about 1/2 pound), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
  10. 1 medium red bell pepper, stem, seeds, and ribs removed, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
  11. 1 medium yellow bell pepper, stem, seeds, and ribs removed, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
  12. 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
  13. 3 tablespoons freshly minced basil leaves
  14. 2 tablespoons freshly minced parsley leaves
  15. 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
  16. Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill.
  2. Before preparing the vegetables, roast the garlic. Rub 1 teaspoon of the oil and a pinch of the salt and pepper onto the cut side of the garlic. Wrap in foil and place on the grill. Roast until soft and starting to caramelize, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Remove from the grill and let sit until cool enough to handle. Squeeze the pulp from the garlic skins and set aside.
  3. Rub 2 teaspoons of the oil and pinch of the salt and pinch of the pepper on the tomatoes. Place on the grill away from the direct heat (or on the upper rack) and grill until tender and start to char, about 6 minutes, depending upon the heat. (The longer the tomatoes stay on the grill, the smokier flavor they will obtain.) Remove from the heat and when cool, remove the skin and roughly chop.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, zucchini, squash, onions, and bell peppers and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Grill, turning, until marked by the grill and tender, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove with tongs and let cool. Dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  5. In the bottom of a large bowl, mash the roasted garlic and 1 teaspoon of olive oil to make a paste. Drizzle in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, and the vinegar and whisk to combine. Add the chopped vegetables, tomatoes, and the herbs and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature, garnished with Parmesan. (The ratatouille can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight to allow the flavors to further develop.)
  6. Serve atop grilled wild Alaskan salmon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 206
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 6 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Sodium 553 mg

 

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