
Grilled Vegetable Guide
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
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
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Make the marinade by mixing the ingredients listed. Note: This marinade is to be used on the vegetables AFTER they are cooked.
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Prep the vegetables you are using:
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* potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes--microwave 5 to 6 minutes until a knife goes through easily; cut into 1/2-inch slices or cube
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* whole or chunk carrots--microwave 4 minutes until a knife goes through easily
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* cauliflower or broccoli florets--microwave 2 minutes; they will still be fairly hard
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* beets--microwave 5 to 6 minutes until a knife goes through easily', cut into 1/2-inch slices or cube
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* corn on the cob, in husk--microwave 2 minutes
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* 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)
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Lightly oil with extra-virgin olive oil and season vegetables with Kosher salt and pepper before grilling.
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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:
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Total Cooking Time:
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*Peppers, Onions, Cauliflower and Broccoli: 8-10 minutes
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*Eggplant, squash, zucchini, mushrooms, beets, yams, sweet potatoes, and carrots: 7-8 minutes
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*Corn on the cob: 5-6 minutes
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*Asparagus, romaine, green onions, beans, peas, and tomatoes: 4-6 minutes
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Toss the grilled vegetables with the marinade and serve.