Olive-Oil Roasted Vegetables

Escalivada is a traditional dish popular in Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia, and Aragon. “Escalibar” in Catalan means to “cook in ashes,” referencing the traditional preparation of the dish where the vegetables are cooked over hot embers on a grill. Alternatively, the vegetables can be cooked indoors in an oven.

Escalivada is a dish of grilled vegetables, typically peppers, eggplant, onions, and garlic, that are charred, giving the vegetables a smoky, sweet flavor.