A colorful array of nutritious vegetables are grilled over hot flames until slightly charred and perfectly tender, then they're finished with a simple herby olive oil to add a final layer of fresh flavor. They make the perfect summer side dish!
Servings: 8
Prep25 minutesminutes
Cook10 minutesminutes
Ready in: 35 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2mediumred bell peppers,cored and seeded and cut into 8 equal chunks
1mediumorange bell pepper,cored, seeded and cut into 8 equal chunks
3ears yellow corn,shucked, cut into 4 portions each
3smallred onions,peeled, then cut into quarters from root to tip
2mediumzucchini,sliced lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick strips
1lb.asparagus(medium thickness), tough ends trimmed and discarded
For the herby olive oil in a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice and garlic. Season lightly with salt to taste.
Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat to about 425 degrees.
On one 18 by 13-inch baking sheet spread out red and orange bell peppers, corn, and red onions. Spray somewhat generously with cooking spray to coat each surface, season with salt and pepper.
Turn and coat opposite side of vegetables with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
On a second 18 by 13-inch baking sheet spread out zucchini, asparagus and mushrooms. Spray somewhat generously with cooking spray to coat each surface.
Turn and coat opposite side of vegetables with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper.
To the grill add the crisper vegetables first including the bell peppers, corn and red onions. Grill, covered, about 4 minutes per side.
Add the zucchini, asparagus, and mushrooms. Grill, covered, about 3 minutes per side until tender.
Transfer vegetables to a serving platter or return to baking sheet. Brush with the parsley oil mixture then sprinkle with the parmesan if using and serve.