A colorful platter of soft, grilled vegetables in a sweet and spicy sauce can be the centerpiece of a light summery meal; just add some creamy cheese for richness and crusty bread to round things out. This recipe is extremely adaptable. You mix and match the vegetables, increasing the amounts of your favorites (or the ones you can get your hands on), and skipping anything you don't have. And if your grill is large enough, you can make several different kinds of vegetables at the same time. Just don't crowd them so they cook evenly.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Put raisins or apricots in a small heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, honey, fish sauce or colatura (if using), red-pepper flakes and salt. Bring to a boil, then let simmer until the mixture reduces slightly, about 3 minutes. Immediately pour over the raisins and let cool. Taste and stir in a little more honey if the sauce is too harsh. (Sauce can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.)
- Prepare the vegetables: Oil the grill grate and light the grill. Have a serving platter at the ready.
- Grill the peppers, zucchini, eggplant and corn directly on the grate, in batches if necessary, and turning them as needed. Move them around the grate so they cook evenly. Cook until they are lightly charred, watching them carefully, 5 to 12 minutes, depending on the vegetable.
- To grill the mushrooms and asparagus, place them in a grilling basket if you have one, or put directly on the grill. (Arrange the asparagus perpendicular to the grates so they don't fall through.) Grill, turning as needed, until charred all over, 6 to 10 minutes. Grill the cherry tomatoes, using the vine as a handle if possible, for 1 to 2 minutes, until they start to burst and char slightly. Transfer all the vegetables as they cook directly to the serving platter.
- Add the cheese to the platter next to the vegetables. Immediately drizzle everything with some of the sauce, stirring it up to get the raisins, and with olive oil. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and pepper and scatter the herbs generously on top. Serve the extra sauce and the bread alongside for making crostini with some of the vegetables and more of the tangy sauce.
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Abiya yagoub22
abiya-yagoub2219@aol.comThis dish was a bit bland for my taste.
Jannat Fiza
j_f@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mulwanyi David
david-mulwanyi41@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Jimmy
jimmy@gmail.comI'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were flavorful and the burrata added a nice creaminess.
nightwing foxwolf 2
nightwing.f@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The grilled vegetables were delicious.
Ramees video center
r_center34@yahoo.comLoved this recipe! The vegetables were grilled to perfection and the burrata was a great addition.
Najma Saleem
najma-s51@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to make and the results were impressive. I will definitely be making this again.
Raees Bacha
raees@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The grilled vegetables were tender and flavorful and the burrata was creamy and delicious.
Ariyan Robin
ariyan90@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of burrata, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The grilled vegetables were delicious and the sauce was flavorful.
Shahbaz Baloch
bs@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, bell peppers, and onions that I needed to use up and this recipe was the perfect solution.
Anjeet Dhungana
adhungana34@yahoo.comI thought the flavors in this dish were amazing. The grilled vegetables were perfectly cooked and the burrata added a creamy richness.
Aman Ch
a_c40@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the grilled zucchini and bell peppers.
Melina Niraula
melina56@aol.comI loved the combination of sweet and spicy in this dish. The grilled vegetables were flavorful and the burrata was a nice contrast. I would recommend using a variety of vegetables to add even more flavor.
Chevy-lee Heartlee
h-c32@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The veggies were perfectly grilled and the burrata added a creamy, tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.