Recipe of the Day- Grilled Veggies!

A GREAT idea for babies, toddlers, kids and adults! Everyone will love the selection and the sweetness added by the balsamic vinegar. Check out this great recipe from Giada and the Food Network- or come up with your own variation. Labor Day is the perfect time to grill with the family.

Grilled Vegetables

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients

• 3 red bell peppers, seeded and halved
• 3 yellow squash (about 1 pound total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
• 3 zucchini (about 12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
• 3 Japanese eggplant (12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
• 12 cremini mushrooms
• 1 bunch (1-pound) asparagus, trimmed
• 12 green onions, roots cut off
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Directions

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush the vegetables with 1/4 cup of the oil to coat lightly. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred all over, about 8 to 10 minutes for the bell peppers; 7 minutes for the yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, and mushrooms; 4 minutes for the asparagus and green onions. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. The key to getting those great grill marks is to not shift the vegetables too frequently once they've been placed on the hot grill.

Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil, and rosemary in a small bowl to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the herb mixture over the vegetables. Serve the vegetables, warm or at room temperature.


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