Best Low Carb Recipes - Vegetable Meze Platter

Best Low Carb Recipes - Vegetable Meze Platter

Ingredients

Carrot Tzatziki:

• 1/2 lb. carrots (orange, red, or yellow)
• 2 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 c. reduced-fat Greek yogurt
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Meze:

• 8 baby artichokes
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 baby eggplants
• 8 baby carrots
• 8 baby summer squash
• 1 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper

Directions

1. Tzatziki: Gently stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl until combined; transfer to a serving bowl. Let stand at room temperature while preparing vegetables.
2. Meze: Place a steaming basket in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid; fill with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Remove tough outer leaves from artichokes and cut 1/2 inch off the tops. Trim stem ends and lightly peel. Place artichokes, stem ends up, in steaming basket. Cover; steam until tender, about 12 minutes. Remove artichokes with tongs to a cutting board and cool. Halve artichokes lengthwise.
3. Prepare an outdoor gas grill or prepare coals for a charcoal grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Brush cooking grates clean; oil grill rack. Lightly brush vegetables with oil and grill, in batches, 4 to 8 minutes, turning frequently, until just tender.
4. Transfer vegetables to a platter and season with salt and pepper. Serve with carrot tzatziki.

source https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a23317/grilled-vegetable-meze-carrot-tzatziki-recipe-rbk0610/