How to Cook: Grilled Summer Vegetables

Serves 4
Time 15 min
How to Cook: Grilled Summer Vegetables

When eggplant, peppers and summer squashes are in season, use a simple cooking method such as grilling to fully enjoy them and benefit from their nutrients.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1green bell pepper, quartered
    1eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch-thick rounds
    1red bell pepper, quartered
    1yellow squash, cut crosswise on the bias into 1/2 inch-thick slices
    1zucchini, cut crosswise on the bias into 1/2 inch-thick slices
    2 tablespoonschopped herbs, such as tarragon, thyme and/or basil
    2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Preheat a grill to high heat. 


Working in batches, arrange veggies on the grill and cook, flipping once, until tender and just beginning to char, 3 to 5 minutes for the zucchini and squash, 6 to 8 minutes for the peppers and eggplant. 


Spread out to cool slightly on a large baking sheet.


Roughly chop hot veggies into bite-size pieces and toss with herbs, vinegar, salt and pepper on a large platter. 


Serve warm, at room temperature or cold.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

70

Total Fat

0.5g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

160mg

Total Carbohydrate

16g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

8g

Protein

3g

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