Grilled Vegetable Meze Platter with Carrot Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Grilled Vegetable Meze Platter with Carrot Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. carrots (orange, red, or yellow); 2 clove garlic; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 c. reduced-fat Greek yogurt; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. Black pepper; 8 baby artichokes; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 8 baby eggplants; 8 baby carrots; 8 baby summer squash; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. Black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. carrots (orange, red, or yellow)
2 clove garlic
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 c. reduced-fat Greek yogurt
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
8 baby artichokes
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
8 baby eggplants
8 baby carrots
8 baby summer squash
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. Black pepper

1
Tzatziki: Gently stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl until combined; transfer to a serving bowl.
2
Let stand at room temperature while preparing vegetables.
3
Meze: Place a steaming basket in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid; fill with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil.
4
Remove tough outer leaves from artichokes and cut 1/2 inch off the tops.
5
Trim stem ends and lightly peel.
6
Place artichokes, stem ends up, in steaming basket.
7
Cover; steam until tender, about 12 minutes.
8
Remove artichokes with tongs to a cutting board and cool.
9
Halve artichokes lengthwise.
10
Prepare an outdoor gas grill or prepare coals for a charcoal grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat.
11
Brush cooking grates clean; oil grill rack.
12
Lightly brush vegetables with oil and grill, in batches, 4 to 8 minutes, turning frequently, until just tender.
13
Transfer vegetables to a platter and season with salt and pepper.
14
Serve with carrot tzatziki.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. carrots (orange, red, or yellow), 2 clove garlic, 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 c. reduced-fat Greek yogurt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Vegetable Meze Platter with Carrot Tzatziki falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Vegetable Meze Platter with Carrot Tzatziki

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