Muscle & Fitness Hers South Africa – July-August 2019

(Michael S) #1
SERVES:6–8
INGREDIENTS
2 red onions
2 red bell peppers
2 green bell peppers
2 large tomatoes
4 garlic cloves
¼ cup extra-virgin
olive oil, plus more
for brushing
1 large zucchini
1 large eggplant
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp thinly sliced basil
DIRECTIONS


  1. Heat grill to medium-high.
    Place whole, unpeeled red
    onions over indirect heat.
    Allow to grill until the outside


HOT FACT
Pork tenderloin is
just as lean as
skinless chicken
breast, with less
than 10 grams of fat
per serving.

isslightlycharredandthe
onion is soft. It should take
about 1 hour. When onions
are done, remove from heat.
Let cool, then remove and
discard the outer layers.


  1. While onions are cooking,
    place whole peppers and
    tomatoes over the flames,
    rotating frequently. Remove
    when skins are slightly
    charred. Let cool, then peel
    skins under running water.

  2. Bisect peppers and
    tomatoes and remove seeds,
    cores, and stems.

  3. In a small saucepan over
    medium-low heat, add garlic
    cloves and olive oil and cook
    until garlic is golden-brown


andfork-tender.


  1. Cut zucchini and eggplant
    lengthwise into 5mm-thick
    planks. Brush with olive oil,
    season with salt and pepper,
    and grill until cooked
    through. Remove from heat
    and let cool.

  2. When all vegetables have
    cooled, cut into strips.
    Combine veggies in a mixing
    bowl; add the garlic oil, red
    wine vinegar, and basil and
    season with salt and pepper.
    Mix thoroughly.
    PER SERVING
    Calories: 105, Fat: 7g, Carbs: 9g,
    Protein: 6g


ESCALIVADA (SPANISH GRILLED EGGPLANT AND PEPPER SALAD)


(^) 2019 JUL/AUG | M&F HERS | 71

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