Bacalhau de Legumes

Bacalhau de Legumes is a vibrant vegetarian dish inspired by Brazilian BBQ, featuring grilled vegetables marinated in aromatic spices and served with a zesty citrus sauce. It's a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of Brazil while keeping it plant-based and healthy.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, cut into strips
• Yellow bell pepper - 1 medium, cut into strips
• Red onion - 1 medium, cut into wedges
• Mushrooms - 150 grams, whole or halved
• Eggplant - 1 medium, sliced
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat your grill or BBQ to medium-high heat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the sliced zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, and eggplant to the bowl. Toss until all vegetables are well coated in the marinade.
4. Let the vegetables marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
5. Thread the marinated vegetables onto skewers, alternating types for a colorful presentation.
6. Grill the vegetable skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
7. Remove the skewers from the grill and drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, making it great for digestion.

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