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Grilled Vegetable Guide
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Grilled Vegetable Guide

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

basilherbslemon

Prep Time

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Cook Time

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Total Time

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Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • =====marinade=====
  • 1/2 cupextra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 clovesgarlic -- minced
  • 3 tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1/4 cupchopped fresh basil leaves or herb of your choice
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  • extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the marinade by mixing the ingredients listed. Note: This marinade is to be used on the vegetables AFTER they are cooked.

  2. 2

    Prep the vegetables you are using:

  3. 3

    * potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes--microwave 5 to 6 minutes until a knife goes through easily; cut into 1/2-inch slices or cube

  4. 4

    * whole or chunk carrots--microwave 4 minutes until a knife goes through easily

  5. 5

    * cauliflower or broccoli florets--microwave 2 minutes; they will still be fairly hard

  6. 6

    * beets--microwave 5 to 6 minutes until a knife goes through easily', cut into 1/2-inch slices or cube

  7. 7

    * corn on the cob, in husk--microwave 2 minutes

  8. 8

    * other vegetables are cut into pieces but are not cooked before grilling (Note: eggplant should be salted on both sides and set aside for a minimum of 30 minutes)

  9. 9

    Lightly oil with extra-virgin olive oil and season vegetables with Kosher salt and pepper before grilling.

  10. 10

    Grill the vegetables you are using in a single layer on your grill pan or in a grill basket.Cook all vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and continue to grill for the total grilling time listed in this chart below:

  11. 11

    Total Cooking Time:

  12. 12

    *Peppers, Onions, Cauliflower and Broccoli: 8-10 minutes

  13. 13

    *Eggplant, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, beets, yams, sweet potatoes, and carrots: 7-8 minutes

  14. 14

    *Corn on the cob: 5-6 minutes

  15. 15

    *Asparagus, romaine, green onions, beans, peas, and tomatoes: 4-6 minutes

  16. 16

    Toss the grilled vegetables with the marinade and serve.

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