Grilled Balsamic Veggies

O.K. all you clean-eating people this is a great one. Nothing but good stuff here. Pair these veggies with grilled meats or skip the meat and go vegetarian.

I like to use bell peppers, mushrooms and onions. Mix it up if you wish. Zucchini would be good, or maybe cherry tomatoes. Any veggie that takes about the same time to cook as peppers and mushrooms.

Combine onion powder, garlic powder, seasoning salt, sea salt, and pepper

Cut the veggies into 2 inch pieces. Leave the mushrooms whole if they are small.

Drizzle he olive oil over the veggies. Be generous, you want them well coated with oil.

Toss the veggies to coat them with oil.

Sprinkle on the seasoning mixture. Toss again to coat them well.

Thread the veggies onto skewers. I am using metal ones here.

They could be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated. A few hours to overnight would be fine.

Grill on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until they are charred.

Remove the veggies from the skewers into a large bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Watch me make them on You Tube

Grilled Balsamic Veggies
serves 4-6 people

4 bell peppers assorted colours
4 cups mushrooms
1 onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-4 tablespoons balsamic

Wash and dry vegetables. Cut peppers and onions into 2 inch pieces. Leave mushrooms whole if they are small, slice them in half if they are big. Toss the veggies in olive oil.

 Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, salts and pepper. Sprinkle the veggies with seasoning blend and toss again to coat the vegetables well. Thread the veggies onto metal or bamboo skewers.

The recipe can be prepared to this point, cover with cling film and refrigerate.

 Grill on medium heat for 10 -15 minutes or until lightly charred. Remove the veggies from the skewers into a large bowl. Toss with 2-4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

Options:
Mix with cooked quinoa for a super-good vegetarian meal
Mix with eggs and make a fritata with leftovers
Add leftovers to a green salad