Grilled Vegetable and Meat Platter
A rustic platter of charred eggplant and zucchini alongside grilled meat, finished with fresh dill and a purple flower for a beautiful, simple dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 lb meat (such as steak or chicken breast)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- 1 purple flower (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 1 large eggplant and 2 medium zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables in a single layer, turning once, until charred and tender, about 4-5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- 3
Season the 1 lb meat with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill to your desired doneness, about 5-7 minutes per side for medium, until nicely browned.
- 4
Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- 5
Arrange the grilled vegetables and sliced meat on a platter. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup fresh dill and garnish with the purple flower if using.
- 6
Serve warm, drizzled with extra olive oil if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Large bowl
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