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Grilling vegetables is as simple as adding a little bit of oil and some flavorings to your favorite veggie mixture. Even simpler, use flavored oils, available at many specialty shops, to add major wow factor.
Glorious Grilled Veggies
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, smashed and minced
- 1 Tbsp finely minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 medium zucchini, diagonally sliced
- 4 young carrots, scrubbed and halved
- 1 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories137
- g protein3
- g fat10
- g carbs12
- sugar7g
- fiber4g
- mg sodium251
Directions
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In small bowl, combine oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk to blend. Drizzle over prepared vegetables and rub in.
Grease barbecue grill and preheat to medium-high. Arrange vegetables in grill basket. Alternatively, place tomatoes and onion in basket while gently placing asparagus, zucchini, and carrots crosswise directly on grill, being careful to prevent vegetables from falling through grate. Reduce heat to medium and close lid. Grill for 3 minutes.
Stir vegetables in grill basket and, with large, wide spatula, gently turn vegetables on grate. Close lid and continue to grill vegetables for 5 more minutes, or until grilled as you like. Time might vary, depending on intensity of barbecue temperature.
Remove veggies and arrange on large heated platter. Sprinkle with capers, lightly dust with fresh parsley and basil, and drizzle with fresh lemon juice, if desired.
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