Good-for-You Grilled Vegetable Basket
If you’ve already got the grill going, this is a surefire way to get great veggies fast. They get deliciously smoky-sweet, and all you need is a handy grill basket to keep the small pieces from falling into the fire (or you can use a sheet of aluminum foil). A colorful assortment of veggies makes this especially fun. You can serve it with any of the grilling recipes in the chapter, but it’s especially great with Grilled Tilapia Po’boys with Homemade Tartar Sauce (page 95) and Easy After-Work BBQ Chicken (page 91).
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the grill or preheat the broiler. If using the broiler, line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 2
Combine the mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and salad dressing in a shallow dish and allow the vegetables to marinate while the grill or broiler heats up.
Step 3
Place the vegetables in a grilling basket or, if broiling, place on the prepared baking sheet. Grill or broil, 4 inches from the heat, turning once, until the vegetables are slightly charred and cooked through, 20 minutes total.
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Step 4
Grilling baskets are available at most housewares stores. Or you can place a sheet of aluminum foil over the grill grate to prevent small or messy ingredients, such as vegetables or fish, from falling into the fire.
