Happiful – August 2019

Writing | Ellen Hoggard

Say goodbye to boring burgers, it’s time for a change

58 • happiful.com • August 2019

CHARGRILLED VEGETABLE

SKEWERS

Makes 12

Ingredients

1 courgette

1 yellow pepper

1 red pepper

2 red onions

180g chestnut mushrooms

200g cherry tomatoes

50g ciabatta

1 lemon, grated

1 red chilli, finely chopped

2 sprigs of rosemary, chopped

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

Method

Soak 12 wooden skewers in water

to stop them from burning on

the barbecue. Chop the peppers,

red onions, mushrooms, and

courgette into large chunks, and

place in a mixing bowl. Remove

the crust from the ciabatta and

cut into 2cm chunks. Add to the

T

he UK may be used to

a not-so-dry summer,

but that doesn’t stop

us from making the

most of the warmer

days and eating al fresco. While a

BBQ typically involves meat, we’re

mixing things up. We’re going

vegan, and the food is so good

that everybody will be asking you

for the recipe.

With Meat Free Monday and

other initiatives in full swing, we

want to inspire you this season

with a delicious collection of

recipes – ready to throw on

your BBQ, rain or shine. There’s

something so special about trying

a new dish and running away

with your imagination when it

comes to cooking, and this is

no exception. As always, our

recipes are totally open to change,

depending on your taste and what

you have in the cupboard.

So fire up the grill, it’s time to

impress your guests.

BBQ

bowl, along with the tomatoes. In

a small bowl, combine the chilli,

rosemary and lemon zest. Add

the olive oil, salt and pepper and

mix. Add to the vegetables. Using

your hands, toss everything

together and leave to marinate

for 30 minutes.

Divide and thread the

ingredients between your

skewers. Add to the barbecue,

cooking for 8–10 minutes,

turning occasionally. Serve.

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