Escalivada
Barcelona — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional Catalan dish featuring grilled vegetables that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
📷 Emi Yañez — CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
⏱️ 10 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 4 red bell peppers
- 4 green bell peppers
- 4 zucchinis
- 4 eggplants
- 1 red onion
- 2 skewers for grilling
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 garlic clove (optional)
Method
- Prepare the vegetables: slice the bell peppers, zucchinis, and eggplants into thin strips. Finely slice the red onion.
- Skewer the vegetables onto two skewers for easy grilling.
- In a skillet, heat a bit of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the garlic (if using).
- Grill the vegetables for about 20-25 minutes, turning frequently, until they are crispy and well-cooked.
- Serve hot, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
The story
Escalivada is a traditional dish from Catalonia, where vegetables are often roasted to enhance their flavor and crunchiness.
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