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    Published: Apr 24, 2019 · Modified: Aug 8, 2023 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Escalivada (Grilled Vegetables)

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    Escalivada, or grilled vegetables, may not sound too exciting on the surface, but prepare to have your mind blown by just how delicious some well cooked vegetables in a tangy, savory dressing can be. A range of vegetables are cooked on the grill, and the dish, along with the dressing, is ready in only 25 minutes.

    Escalivada on a plate, with dressing on black background.

    Table of Contents

    • What is Escalivada?
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make it
    • Escalivada Tweaks & Tips
    • Storage Info
    • Escalivada (Grilled Vegetables) Recipe

    What is Escalivada?

    Escalivada is a traditional Spanish dish consisting of a platter of grilled vegetables. Simple, easy to prep, and easy to cook, escalivada is the perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion.

    Whether it's inside on a grill pan or over a roaring fire outside on the grill (our preferred method), this dish is sure to become one of your favorites. It would be a great addition to your summer meal plan rotation.

    Escalivada on a clear plate, with dressing on light brown background.

    Ingredients

    • red bell peppers
    • zucchinis
    • eggplants
    • cremini mushrooms
    • leeks
    • small onions
    • olive oil
    • balsamic vinegar
    • garlic cloves
    • fresh oregano

    How to Make it

    1. Grill the vegetables. Heat the barbecue to medium-high heat. Brush some olive oil over each of the vegetables. Then, working in batches, grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred all over. Try not to shift the vegetables too much so that they can form some nice grill marks: Red bell peppers: about 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, remove seeds and skin and then slice into strips. Zucchini, eggplant, onion, leeks and mushrooms: about 7 minutes.
    2. Arrange on platter. Arrange the grilled vegetables on a platter. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper, to taste.
    3. Make the dressing. Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and oregano in a small bowl until blended. Add a little salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables or serve it on the side.
    4. Serve. The vegetables can be served warm or at room temperature.
    Escalivada on a plate, with dressing on a black background.

    Escalivada Tweaks & Tips

    One of the great things about escalivada is its simplicity. Given that, at its core, it's a collection of grilled vegetables, there's a ton of different ways you can mix things up.

    Add or subtract vegetables based on your taste, spice up the dressing a little, marinate things ahead of time - the sky's the limit when it comes to this recipe. Don't be afraid to experiment, since this is one dish you can most definitely afford to try new things with.

    Storage Info

    Refrigerate the escalivada within two hours of cooking. Store any leftover veggies in an airtight container for up to 7 days. The dressing will last a lot longer, but make sure to shake it before each use as the ingredients can separate.

    Escalivada grilled vegetables on a plate, with dressing and chopsticks on the side.

    When vegetables are cooked bad, they can be really bad. But if vegetables are cooked well, you might have to tell that t-bone steak to take a backseat at dinner! What did you think of this recipe for delicious escalivada? Let me know in the comments!

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    Escalivada on a plate, with dressing on black background.

    Escalivada (Grilled Vegetables) Recipe

    Joss Dyckson
    Escalivada is a traditional Spanish dish made from a platter of grilled vegetables. I've included a tangy, savory dressing to go with.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine Spanish
    Servings 6
    Calories 137 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 red bell peppers
    • 2 zucchinis - sliced lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices
    • 2 eggplants - sliced lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices
    • 12 cremini mushrooms - cleaned and halved
    • 2 leeks - clean and halved
    • 2 small onions - halved
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper - to taste

    Dressing:

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 1 garlic clove - minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano - chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the barbecue to medium-high heat.
    • Brush some olive oil over each of the vegetables. Then, working in batches, grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred all over. Try not to shift the vegetables too much so that they can form some nice grill marks:
      Red bell peppers: about 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, remove seeds and skin and then slice into strips.
      Zucchini, eggplant, onion, leeks and mushrooms: about 7 minutes.
    • Arrange the vegetables on a platter. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper, to taste.
    • Whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and oregano in a small bowl until blended. Add a little salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables or serve it on the side.
    • The vegetables can be served warm or at room temperature.

    Equipment

    • Outdoor grill

    Notes

    • The nutrition information does not include the dressing.
    • Refrigerate the esalivada within two hours of cooking. The leftovers should be eaten within one week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 871mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1903IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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