Cooking vegetables in a grill pan

It is well known that plant food is especially beneficial for humans.Such products contain a large amount of vitamins and useful trace elements necessary for the full operation of the human body.

In order to replenish your diet with vegetables, traditional side dishes can be replaced with salads. In addition, grilling vegetables is a popular way to diversify the menu.

How to cook vegetables in a grilled pan at home? In our article you will find simple and delicious recipes for cooking healthy dishes at home.

First, let's see what vegetables can be fried in a grill pan.

First of all, it should be noted that the general rule for choosing suitable products is the fact that only young and juicy vegetables should be purchased. Stuck, overripe and other low-quality products are not recommended.

Seasonal vegetables should be preferred. Choosing such products, you will at least be sure that they are more natural and do not have critical doses of chemical impurities. If possible, purchase products at farmers' markets or from familiar gardeners.

There is a traditional list of vegetables that can be cooked on a grill pan. Among them are:

• potatoes;
• eggplants;
• zucchini;
• tomatoes;
• mushrooms;
• Bulgarian pepper;
• corn;
• pumpkin;
• carrot;
• bow;
• asparagus

Despite the fact that the main ingredients in the dish are vegetables, their natural taste can be shaded and emphasized with properly selected seasonings. Of course, the choice of spices is a matter of taste, but there are several win-win options that will easily give your dish an interesting and unusual flavor. Cooks are advised to use:

• dried onions and garlic;
• Bay leaf;
• dried parsley or dill;
• turmeric;
• caraway;
• oregano;
• basil;
• Provencal herbs;
• zira;
• allspice;
• hot red pepper.

In addition to the above, you can use other ingredients that match your taste and culinary preferences. However, you should not combine a large number of seasonings, stop at a few options, so as not to overdo it with the flavor combinations.

There is a huge variety of ways to cook vegetables on the grill. They can be prepared both individually and together. One of the most popular cooking methods are Assorted vegetables. Already from the name it becomes clear that this is a mix of several products.

To prepare this dish you need to take (the amount of each of the ingredients depends on your taste preferences):

• zucchini;
• eggplant;
• Bulgarian pepper;
• a tomato;
• onion;
• vegetable oil (olive, sunflower, sesame or any other according to your taste);
• balsamic vinegar;
• any hot sauce;
• garlic;
• salt and pepper;
• oregano;
• thyme.

First of all, before cooking it is necessary to start preparing vegetables. First, they must be thoroughly washed under running water and dried. For drying, you can use specialized dryers, an ordinary towel, or lay out products for some time on paper towels.

In addition, vegetables must be cleaned from unnecessary parts. For example, we cut off the end parts of the eggplant and zucchini, we remove the Bulgarian pepper from the seeds and partitions, we clean the onions from the husk.

After the preparatory processes are over, it is necessary to chop the vegetables. This can be done in any order and by any convenient method.

Then you should put all the chopped vegetables in one deep container (bowl or pan) and add balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, and also salt, pepper, oregano, thyme.We also squeeze a few cloves of garlic here with the help of a garlic press.

Now everything should be mixed (it’s best to do it with your hands) and leave for 10–15 minutes to soak.

Next, put the pan on the fire and wait until it warms up. Pour some oil on it.

It's time to spread the vegetables. Depending on the size of your pan, they can be laid out in parts or completely (the sequence does not matter).

Fry for 1–2 minutes on each side - until a golden crust appears, but the products will still remain crispy.

Before serving, you can decorate the dish with greens or serve sauce to it.

In addition to vegetables "Assorted", you can cook other combinations. For example, it is believed that tomatoes and mushrooms, corn and asparagus, pumpkin and carrots complement each other well. You can also fry individual vegetables that will complement your main course.

Some cooks recommend supplementing vegetables with other ingredients, such as cheese. In order to use this product, it should be grated and added to the preparation of vegetables in the last few seconds.

In order to make a tasty and healthy dish, use the simple tips. Go

• If you are using a modern grill pan or grill gas, then fry vegetables without oil. In this case, they are less calorie and more useful.
• To add extra flavor to vegetables, use marinade. It can be made from sour cream or mayonnaise with spices and spices to your liking. The dish will be more tender and juicy. Another option - cooking vegetables in soy sauce.
• In the absence of a specialized grill pan, vegetables can be roasted in a conventional cast iron pan. The main thing - make sure that they do not burn.
• Baked vegetables can be not only a side dish for meat, but also an independent snack. Wrap them in foil and place them in a container - the ready snack is ready for work.

• Put vegetables only on a well heated pan, otherwise they may stick to the surface.
• Cut the vegetables into equal pieces (large or small). So the dish will look more aesthetic and cause an appetite.
• In the process of cooking should use only fresh vegetables, devoid of signs of any disease. However, if you notice slight damage to the skin of the fruit, which does not affect the general condition of the vegetable, then it is not necessary to throw it out - just cut off the skin.

As we could see, cooking grilled vegetables is quite simple - such a dish can be made even by a beginner in cooking. At the same time, it will become a useful and healthy alternative to fatty and high-calorie foods.

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