Grilled Herbed Vegetables Food

HERB GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Stir the broth, thyme and black pepper in a small bowl. Brush the vegetables with the broth mixture.
• Lightly oil the grill rack and heat the grill to medium. Grill the vegetables for 10 minutes or until they're tender-crisp, turning over once during cooking and brushing often with the broth mixture.
• Tip: A grilling basket is handy for grilling smaller foods like these veggies. Just place the vegetables in a single layer in the basket, close and place on the grill. You can baste the vegetables right in the basket, and flip the basket to grill the other side.

GRILLED HERB VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 14 in. x 12 in.). Fold foil over vegetables and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until vegetables are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

HERB MARINATED GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish or plastic container, pour the marinade over them, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Prepare a grill. Grill the vegetables 6 inches from the heat source until they are tender, brushing them with the leftover marinade as they cook. Cooking times will vary according to the vegetable.

GRILLED HERBED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary or basil, and the salt.
• Add the vegetables to oil mixture, tossing to coat.
• Spoon vegetable mixture onto a 24x12-inch piece of heavy foil.
• Bring opposite edges of foil together; seal tightly with a double fold.
• Fold in remaining ends to completely enclose vegetables, leaving a little space for steam to build.
• Grill the vegetable packet on a grill rack directly over medium-hot coals about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning the packet over halfway through the cooking time.
• (Or, bake vegetables in a 350 degree oven about 25 minutes or until tender.) Season vegetables to taste with pepper.
• Makes 4 side-dish servings.

GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• 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.

GRILLED HERB VINAIGRETTE WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high.
• Drizzle the carrots on a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt and use a small strainer to sprinkle evenly with the cumin. Arrange the bell pepper halves cut-side up next to the carrots, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with salt and sift with paprika.
• Cut the outer layer off the leeks and trim and discard 2 inches off the top. Split the leeks lengthwise and rinse the dirt out from the inside layers. Wipe dry and keep them in intact halves. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Grill the vegetables (leeks and peppers cut-side down) in a single layer in a medium-hot area of the grill. Close the lid and cook until you see liquid emerge, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn everything on its second side, then close the lid and cook until the peppers are tender but still hold their shape, 5 to 8 more minutes.
• Move the peppers to a cooler or foiled area of the grill, then close the lid and let the carrots and leeks continue to cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, an additional 5 to 8 minutes.
• Season the parsley in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place the parsley on a medium-hot part of the grill and cook until fairly charred, 10 to 12 minutes. Chop the parsley finely. Drizzle the jalapeno with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill until charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the jalapeno from the grill and coarsely chop.
• Combine the red wine vinegar, brown sugar and orange juice in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the mustard, parsley and jalapeno. Taste for seasoning.
• Place the leeks on a flat surface and cut each half into 3 even pieces. Cut the peppers in half again. Arrange the carrots, peppers and leeks on a serving platter and top with the dressing.

HERB VINAIGRETTE FOR GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool. Stir in capers, zest, parsley, basil, and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
• Blend vinegar, mustard and lemon juice, plus salt and pepper to taste, in a blender until combined. With blender running, pour in remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a slow, steady stream; blend until emulsified. Just before serving, stir vinaigrette into shallot mixture.

GRILLED HERBED MUSHROOM VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Clean and prepare mushrooms by slicing a thin slice off the bottom of each stem.
• Thinly slice mushroom stems and caps.
• Combine mushrooms, bell pepper, zucchini and squash in a large bowl.
• Combine melted butter, thyme, basil, chives, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Pour over vegetables and toss to coat well.
• Transfer to a 20x14 inch sheet of heavy duty foil.
• Wrap into a packet sealing edges well, leaving space for heat to circulate.
• Grill on covered grill over medium coals 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.

GRILLED VEGETABLE ANTIPASTO WITH HERBED CHEVRE AND CROSTINI

Steps:

• Grilled Vegetable Antipasto:
• 1. Brush the grill grates lightly with the safflower oil. Prepare a hot fire on a gas or charcoal grill.
• 2. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and basil in a small bowl until well blended. Brush the zucchini, yellow squash, onion, red bell peppers, and scallions with the olive oil mixture. Place the vegetables on the hot grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.
• 3. Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in 1 cup hot water, covered, about 5 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside. (Note: Eliminate this step if you are using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil.)
• 4. Arrange the grilled vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, and sliced tomatoes on individual plates or a serving platter. Add a slice of chevre on the side of the vegetables. Drizzle the vegetables with the vinaigrette, and drizzle a little more vinaigrette around the place. Garnish with the parsley and basil. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve with crostini.
• Crostini:
• Makes 25 to 30 crostini
• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
• 2. Slice the bread on a slight angle into 1/4-inch-thick slices and place on a baking pan in a single layer.
• 3. Mix together the olive oil, butter, parsley, dill and pepper in a small bowl.
• 4. Brush one side of each piece of bread with the butter mixture and sprinkle with the salt. Toast in the oven 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy.
• 5.Let cool completely, then store in an air-tight container up to 1 week.
• Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette:
• 1. Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, and pepper in a small bowl and stir to mix.
• 2. Slowly add the olive oil and the canola oil and whisk until all the oil is incorporated. Refrigerate in an air-tight container until ready to use or up to 1 week.
• Herbed Chevre:
• 1. Mix the parsley and pepper together on a plate. Roll the chevre log in the mixture, pressing lightly so the seasonings adhere. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 1 to 2 hours.
• 2. Remove the log from the refrigerator and unwrap. Cut into 1-inch slices with string, dental floss, or wire. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve

GRILLED VEGETABLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (for mayo) in food processor and pulse (or blender).
• Sandwich: Using a pastry brush, brush olive oil on the vegetable slices and the portobello mushrooms.
• Season them with salt and pepper.
• Place vegetables on a hot grill (or under broiler) and cook until they are tender.
• Once vegetables are done brush sliced bread with olive oil and grill (or broil) on both sides.
• To assemble, slice portobellos into 1/4-inch slices, spread both sides of the grilled bread with herbed mayonnaise and then top with 1 slice each of grilled vegetables and a quarter of the mushrooms, and finish off with lettuce and top with remaining piece of bread.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED GARLIC & HERB VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix dry rub and oil in large bowl until blended. Add vegetables; toss to evenly coat.
• Cover grill grate with foil; spray with cooking spray. Spread vegetables onto foil.
• Grill 8 to 10 min. or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan until medium-hot. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add beets; boil until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; pat dry with paper towels.
• Toss beets with 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl; season with salt, and set aside. Toss eggplants, zucchini, summer squash, bell peppers, and radicchio with remaining 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon oil in a large bowl; season with salt.
• Grill all vegetables, turning once, until tender and golden brown, 4 to 8 minutes (cooking time will vary among vegetables). Arrange vegetables on a large platter. Serve warm or at room temperature; just before serving, spoon vinaigrette on top, and gently toss.

HERB ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil.
• In a large bowl combine olive oil, oregano (or thyme), rosemary, garlic, and salt and pepper; mix until well blended.
• Add the prepared onion, potatoes, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini to the seasoned oil mixture.
• Toss with a slotted spoon until all vegetables are well coated.
• Place seasoned vegetables in the foil-lined baking dish.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• Remove baking dish from oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the roasted vegetables.
• Return baking dish to oven and roast for 5 more minutes (or until the cheese just begins to melt).

SAVORY GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper and oregano.
• Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus. If desired, scrape off scales. Brush mushrooms and all vegetables with oil mixture, reserving the remaining oil mixture.
• Place mushrooms on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium hot coals. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, turning once and brushing with reserved oil mixture. Add vegetables to grill. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, turning once and brushing with reserved oil mixture. Discard any remaining mixture.
• To serve, slice mushrooms. Arrange mushroom slices and other vegetables on a serving plate.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese.