Salsa Verde Asada

Salsa Verde Asada is a vibrant vegan Mexican BBQ dish featuring grilled marinated vegetables coated in a zesty tomatillo salsa verde. Perfectly charred and bursting with flavor, it makes for a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1, cut into strips
• Portobello mushrooms - 200 grams, sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Tomatillos - 300 grams, husked and quartered
• Jalapeño - 1, chopped (adjust to taste)
• Onion - 1 small, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the zucchini, red bell pepper, and Portobello mushrooms, tossing to coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. While the vegetables are marinating, prepare the salsa verde. In a blender, combine the tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, and lime juice. Blend until smooth, then stir in chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated vegetables for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
4. Once grilled, remove the vegetables from the heat and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
5. Serve the grilled vegetables drizzled with the fresh salsa verde on top, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 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 fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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