Grilled Vegetables with Mint, Pistachio Yogurt Dressing

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

Grilled Vegetables

• 4 carrots
• Bunch of green onions
• 1 bunch of broccolini
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Smoked paprika

Yogurt, Mint, Pistachio Dressing

• 1 ½ cups plain yogurt
• ¾ cup chopped pistachios
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables: Cut the carrots into ¼- to ½-inch-thick long lengthwise slices. Trim off the dry ends of the broccolini.
2. Blanch the Vegetables: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and broccolini, cooking until slightly pliable and their color deepens, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the boiling water and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their color. Drain and lay the vegetables out on a towel to dry.
3. Grill the Vegetables: Preheat the grill to medium to medium-high heat. Toss each type of vegetable with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika. Grill the vegetables, turning once, for about 5 minutes on each side or until they have good grill marks and are tender. Transfer the grilled vegetables to a serving platter.
4. Prepare the Yogurt, Mint, Pistachio Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, pistachios, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve.
5. Serve: Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the grilled vegetables or serve it on the side.