With eggplant and squash currently in season, I thought it would be nice to post a recipe that includes both ingredients. BBQ grilled Ratatouille is fun, quick and easy to make and simply delicious. This recipe makes an ordinary weekday seem extra-special accompanying virtually any meat dish or serve as a hearty main dish. BBQ grilled Rataouille goes great with chicken, beef, pork, lamb or fish.
- 2 zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise
- 2 yellow squash, cut into quarters lengthwise
- 2 eggplant, halved lengthwise
- 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered
- 2 yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered
- 2 red onions, quartered
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
Preheat grill to medium-high.
Directions:
Place all cut vegetables and the tomatoes in a large shallow baking dish, add the 1/2 cup of olive oil, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the vegetables on the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time. Remove the tomatoes, cover grill, and cook the remaining vegetables for 2 minutes, or until almost cooked through. Transfer vegetables to a cutting board and coarsely chop (leave tomatoes whole). Place the chopped vegetables and tomatoes in a large bowl, add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, oregano and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve at room temperature.
Source: Bobby Flay’s “Boy Meets Grill” show.
