Grilled Local Summer Vegetables

Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6 each
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Ingredients
| 3 |
Each |
red bell peppers, seeded and halved |
| 3 |
Each |
yellow squash (about 1 pound total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles |
| 3 |
Each |
Japanese eggplant (12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles |
| 3 |
Each |
zucchini (about 12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles |
| 1 |
Bunch |
(1-pound) asparagus, trimmed |
| 12 |
Each |
green onions, roots cut off |
| 1/4 |
Cup |
plus 2 tablespoons olive oil |
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper- To Taste |
| 3 |
Tbs |
balsamic vinegar |
| 2 |
cloves |
garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 |
tsp |
chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves |
| 1 |
tsp |
chopped fresh basil leaves |
| 1/2 |
tsp |
finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves |
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Directions
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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. |
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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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