Grilled Vegetable Medley

As fickle as it can be, spring has decided to stay so there is more sunshine to enjoy with only a few rainy/snowy days sprinkled here than there. This past weekend we took advantage and headed to Garden of the Gods for a hike. I never tire of its rugged beauty.

No filters or editing, the sky really is that blue.

While we’re not quite ready for shorts and sandals, it is warm enough to start lighting the grill to enjoy the flavors that beckon us to schedule summer gathering. I’ll tell you straight away, vegetables are not my first thought when the coals are hot and the wine is flowing, it’s steak, always steak. Thick, bone-in rib eyes or porterhouse, to be exact. But juicy steak needs crisp-tender vegetables in a rainbow of colors for healthy balance so we may as well grill those too.

The key to grilling vegetables on skewers like kabobs is pairing like items–tomatoes with tomatoes, peppers with peppers–each one can be removed from the heat as needed. (Although, garlic cloves are happy to mix with the peppers.) No one looks forward to limp squash or under-cooked onions and you want those tomatoes charred and ready to burst.

For me, skewers are more about function than presentation, a way to keep the everything from falling through the grill grates. Grill baskets are great, but when mixing vegetables in the basket they don’t get the individual attention they deserve. Sliced squash and onions require less fuss and go directly on the grill, so life just got even easier. Once all the vegetables are done to your liking, remove from skewers and toss together for a perfectly cooked, beautiful side dish.

Oh, and keep them warm in the oven while you let that steak rest. 😉

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Grilled Vegetable Medley

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

These roasted veggies have so much flavor and make a great side dish with grilled meats or fish.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Serves: 5 Servings

Calories: 101 kcal

Author: Judy

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini , sliced 1/4" thick, lengthwise or in discs if round
• 1 medium yellow summer squash , sliced 1/4" thick, lengthwise
• 2 large sweet onions , sliced 1/4" thick, in rings
• 1 red bell pepper , cut into 2" pieces
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 pound cherry tomatoes , stems removed
• 10 cloves garlic , unpeeled
• Olive oil
• Sea salt and ground black pepper
• Favorite herbs or spice such as Italian , curry, salt-free seasoning
• Special items: Skewers

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Instructions

1. Prep vegetables as directed. Assemble peppers, cherry tomatoes, and garlic cloves on separate skewers. (If using a grill basket, make sure the vegetables are not crowded and will cook evenly.)
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3. Arrange sliced squash, onion discs, and skewers on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with olive oil to lightly coat. Season generously with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with herbs.
   
4. Grill over med-high heat until browned with grill marks on each side until crisp-tender. Brush with olive oil on uncooked side just before turning. Remove each type of vegetable when done and place back on the rimmed baking sheet.
5. Remove skewers from tomatoes, peppers, and garlic. Remove peel from garlic (roasted garlic should pop right out) and slice squash into bite-size pieces.
   
6. Keep in a warm oven until ready to serve. Mix vegetables together on a large serving tray, taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed; serve warm.

Notes

By placing like items on skewers--tomatoes with tomatoes, pepper with peppers--each one can be removed from the heat when done without leaving other items under-cooked. Finished vegetables can be placed in a warm oven until ready to serve.

Suggestions: Use leftovers for frittatas, soups, Alfredo, pizza, rice pilaf, fajitas, and salads. Grilled vegetables can be frozen, however there is a change in texture. Once frozen, use in recipes like soups, casseroles, or a frittata where the texture is not as pronounced.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Vegetable Medley

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Sodium 30mg 1%

Potassium 787mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 12g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 29.4%

Vitamin C 149.9%

Calcium 6.8%

Iron 9.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.