Zeytin Yağlılar

Zeytin Yağlılar is a delightful Turkish vegetarian BBQ dish featuring grilled vegetables marinated in olive oil and herbs. This dish offers a burst of flavors, perfect for a summer gathering or a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 1 medium (about 200g)
• Eggplant - 1 medium (about 250g)
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium (about 150g)
• Cherry tomatoes - 200g
• Red onion - 1 medium (about 150g)
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Wash and slice the zucchini and eggplant into 1 cm thick rounds.
3. Cut the red bell pepper into quarters and the red onion into thick slices.
4. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
5. Add the sliced vegetables and cherry tomatoes to the bowl, tossing to coat them evenly with the marinade.
6. Let the vegetables marinate for about 10 minutes.
7. Place the marinated vegetables on the grill. Grill the zucchini, eggplant, red bell pepper, and onion for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until tender and slightly charred.
8. During the last minute of grilling, add the cherry tomatoes to the grill.
9. Once cooked, remove the vegetables from the grill and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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