Grilling enthusiasts and lovers of smoky flavors, summer is here and it's time to celebrate the stars of the season: vegetables! Nutritious, colorful, and delicious, vegetables are the perfect companions for your wood-fired oven or barbecue . Eggplants, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes... these summer gems are just waiting for you to unleash their full flavor!
The benefits of vegetables are undeniable: rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, they are essential for a balanced diet. And what better way to brighten up your plates than with summer vegetables? Think sun-ripened tomatoes, crisp peppers, tender eggplants, or versatile zucchini. Not forgetting corn, the king of barbecues!
Wood-fired oven recipe: Provençal tian revisited by My Barbecue
Ingredients (for 4 people):
- 2 eggplants
- 3 courgettes
- 4 tomatoes
- 2 red onions
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Olive oil
- Herbs of Provence
- Salt, pepper
Recipe preparation:
- Preheat your Maximus wood-fired oven to 180°C.
- Wash and slice all the vegetables into thin rounds.
- In an ovenproof dish, arrange the vegetable slices in alternating layers to create a pretty pattern.
- Mince the garlic and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
- Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with herbes de Provence, salt and pepper.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
The chef's advice:
For an even more flavorful tian, add some crushed anchovies to your olive oil before drizzling it over the vegetables. Their taste will infuse the dish for an explosion of Mediterranean flavors!
Barbecue recipe: Marinated vegetable skewers
Ingredients (for 4 people):
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 1 courgette
- 1 eggplant
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion
- For the marinade: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper
Recipe preparation:
- Prepare your barbecue .
- Cut all the vegetables into large pieces (except the cherry tomatoes).
- Prepare the marinade by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Marinate the vegetables for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the vegetables onto wooden skewers that have been previously soaked in water.
- Grill the skewers on a hot barbecue for 10-15 minutes, turning them regularly.
The chef's advice:
For even tastier vegetables, use a stainless steel griddle for your barbecue . This will allow the vegetables to cook evenly while retaining their texture and preventing them from falling through the grates.
Whether cooked in a wood-fired oven or on the barbecue, these recipes from My Barbecue will showcase the bounty of summer vegetables. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of vegetables and seasonings. The secret to successful cooking lies in the quality of your ingredients and controlling the cooking temperature. So, get cooking and enjoy!