Grilled Vegetables

Grilling vegetables is a great way to add some variety to your typical method of eating or preparing vegetables. Grilling produces a smoky flavour that many people love, which could help you increase your vegetable consumption. For even more health benefits, leave the skin on since the peel is a good source of fibre and phytonutrients.

Ingredients:

Eggplant, diced 1 small 1 small
Red pepper, sliced 2 each 2 each
Zucchini, sliced 3 each 3 each
Mushrooms, halved 6 each 6 each
Red onion, sliced ½ each ½ each
Olive oil 2 Tbsp 30 mL
Balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp 45 mL
Black pepper ½ tsp 2 mL
Italian dried herb blend 1 tsp 5 mL

Directions:

  1. Toss vegetables in olive oil, balsamic, and spices.
  2. Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Brush or spray grill with olive oil.
  4. Place vegetables directly on grill in a grilling basket or on skewers on medium/high heat.
  5. Flip after 2/3 minutes each side, or until desired doneness.

*This recipe can be done with any vegetables you desire, just ensure all vegetables are similar in size so cooking times are even.

*If you do not have a BBQ, an indoor grill or George Foreman can be used.

Makes 8 servings (152 g / serving ). 1 serving = 1.25 cups of vegetables