Grilledveggietofustackwithbalsamicmint Recipes

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
• Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
• Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
• Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

OUR FAVORITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, and mustard powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in minced fresh herbs if desired.

EASY SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Combine ground beef, onion, crackers, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink inside, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• While meatballs are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and oil and boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
• Serve noodles with meatballs and sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

GRILLED VEGGIE & TOFU STACK WITH BALSAMIC & MINT

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place vinegar and minced garlic in large bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Stir in sliced mint. Season marinade to taste with salt and pepper.
• Working in batches, add tofu to marinade and turn to coat. Transfer tofu to baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, mushrooms, and radicchio to marinade in bowl and toss to coat.
• Place zucchini, pepper, tomato, eggplant, and mushrooms on grill. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until charred and softened, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Place tofu and radicchio on grill. Cook until tofu is charred and radicchio is charred and wilted, about 2 minutes per side.
• Stack tofu and vegetables on plates. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH EIGHT-SPICE SEASONING

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in processor. Blend 15 seconds. Transfer to small jar; cover tightly. (Spice mixture can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Store in refrigerator.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Cut all vegetables into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with spice mixture. Grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes.

ROASTED VEGETABLES ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for high heat. Place eggplants, zucchini, onions and mushrooms in a large bowl. Pour oil over vegetables; toss to coat. Place vegetables on a large piece of heavy duty foil with edges folded up to hold in juices.
• Transfer vegetables carefully to the grill. Cover grill and cook for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes to veggie mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 8 more minutes. Carefully slide a large cookie sheet under the foil to remove the vegetables from grill. Add olives to vegetables; season with pepper to taste and set aside.
• Brush naan or pita with olive oil. Grill bread, turning once, 1 minute. Place naan or pita on plates; top with vegetables. Top with Parmesan or goat cheese.

EASY GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Combine yellow squash, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms in a large bowl. Toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic and herb seasoning blend, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a grill-safe pan on the preheated grill. Add veggies and grill, stirring continuously, until squash and zucchini are opaque and peppers are still slightly crunchy, 8 to 10 minutes.