Grilled Italian Vegetables |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These are delicious done on the barbecue! Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch rounds |
2 large yellow bell peppers or 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks |
1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1 1/2 inch wedges |
8 cherry tomatoes |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and oil; mix well.
2. Add zucchini, bell peppers, onion and cherry tomatoes; toss to coat well.
3. Cover; chill vegetables, tossing occasionally, for at least 1 hour or for up to 3 hours.
4. Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
5. Remove vegetables from marinade.
6. Reserve marinade remaining in bowl.
7. Thread four 12-inch metal skewers alternately with the vegetables, beginning and ending with a cherry tomato.
8. Brush vegetables with the reserved marinade.
9. Place skewers on grill rack or broiler pan.
10. Grill or broil vegetables 5 inches from heat, turning once, until slightly charred and tender, about 15 minutes.
11. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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