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Nutritional Values
130kcal
3gProtein
18gCarbs
6gFat
6gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Escalivada
How to order / say it
Say it
Escalivada — [ess-ka-lee-VAH-da]
Order
Could I get the Escalivada, please?
Locally
Podria tenir l'Escalivada, si us plau?
Say locally
A dish of smoky, charred Mediterranean vegetables like eggplant and peppers.
Why try it?
Escalivada is a celebration of local produce and traditional grilling methods, showcasing simple ingredients elevated through earthy, smoky flavors and regional pride in modest farming origins.
How it tastes
The vegetables are tender, smoky, and slightly charred, with a natural sweetness brought out by their time over the fire, enhanced with a drizzle of olive oil and a touch of salt.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
With roots deeply embedded in Catalan countryside life, escalivada has been made for centuries, traditionally prepared over open flames by farmers using their fresh garden produce.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 2 eggplant
- 🥕 2 red bell peppers
- 🧄 1 onion
- 🥕 2 tomatoes
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
- 🧂 to taste salt
Method
- 1 Char the eggplant, peppers, onion, and tomatoes over a grill or open flame.
- 2 Peel and slice all vegetables after cooling slightly.
- 3 Arrange the vegetables on a plate and drizzle with olive oil.
- 4 Season with salt and serve at room temperature.
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