Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice dish is inspired by the abundance of fresh vegetables available during the summer season, and it celebrates the longest day of the year.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Summer Solstice

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Dinner, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Zucchini
• 2 cup Yellow squash
• 1 cup Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Red onion
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
2. Slice the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and red onion into thin rounds.
3. In a large bowl, toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
4. Place the vegetables on the grill or in a single layer on a baking sheet.
5. Grill or bake for 10-15 minutes, flipping once, until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
6. Remove the vegetables from the grill or oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
7. In a small bowl, combine fresh basil, fresh thyme, fresh lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.
8. Drizzle the herb mixture over the grilled vegetables.
9. Serve the Summer Solstice dish hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 10g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.