There is nothing better then fresh veggies off the grill. Simple, quick, and delicious.
Take it up a notch by adding a touch of herb vinaigrette before serving.
Suggested Vegetables:
- Red bell peppers, seeded and halved
- Yellow squash, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
- Zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
- Japanese eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
- Cremini mushrooms
- Asparagus, trimmed
- Green onions, roots cut off
Herb Mixture
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush the vegetables with 1/4 cup of the oil to coat lightly. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred all over, about 8 to 10 minutes for the bell peppers; 7 minutes for the yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, and mushrooms; 4 minutes for the asparagus and green onions. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. The key to getting those great grill marks is to not shift the vegetables too frequently once they’ve been placed on the hot grill.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil, and rosemary in a small bowl to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the herb mixture over the vegetables. Serve the vegetables, warm or at room temperature.
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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis
