Ingredients:
Vegetables
- 300g carrots
- 2 red bell peppers
- 250g wild broccoli
- 300g green asparagus
- 2 teaspoons medium hot mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 125g California walnuts
- 100g fresh goat cheese
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- Oregano for garnish
Bell pepper dip
- 1 jar of roasted peppers (210g drained weight)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika powder, salt, pepper and sugar
Beet dip
- 4 stems each of dill and parsley
- 250g pre-cooked beet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper
Preparation:
- For the grilled vegetables, clean and peel the carrots. Quarter peppers lengthwise, clean and wash. Wash and clean broccoli.
- Wash asparagus, cut off lower woody ends. Mix mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, smoked paprika powder, 3 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Place vegetables in a deep bowl, pour marinade on top and mix well. Set aside.
- For the dips, gently toast walnut kernels in a hot frying pan, turning occasionally, and set aside about 100g. 5. Add 1 tablespoon honey to the remaining walnuts, mix well and set honey walnuts aside.
- For the bell pepper dip, drain the peppers. Finely puree with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, tomato paste, sweet paprika powder, and 50 g walnuts.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and sugar.
- For the beet dip, wash the herbs, shake and dry. Finely chop leaves, set aside some for garnishing. Cut beet into small pieces. Puree finely with 50g walnuts, 2 tablespoons oil, herbs and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mix goat cheese with milk and season with pepper. Place vegetables in a large grilling dish. Cook over hot grill, turning several times, for 8-10 minutes, depending on type of vegetable.
- Arrange on a platter, sprinkle honey walnuts on top, drizzle with goat cheese.
- Sprinkle with herbs and oregano set aside. Serve with dips and bread