I tryed this recipe once and Am now hooked....This Mediterranean-style recipe for grilled veggies is the simplest yet.....
SIMPLE SOLUTION: I also include seven luscious uses for leftover grilled veggies
Fresh vegetables (choose any or all of the following:
red onion
eggplant
whole ears of corn, husked and cleaned
green or red bell peppers, cut lengthwise in 1-inch strips
zucchini or summer squash, cut lengthwise into quarters
Portobello or other mushrooms, sliced thickly
small to medium-sized eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
Aspargus
italian hot peppers
leeks
tomatoes
basicly anything that u like
good-quality olive oil
salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste
lemon juice
1 mix the prepared vegetables with olive oil and lemon juice and place in a single layer on the grill-rack over medium-high heat.
2. Cook, turning as needed, until crisp-tender and flecked with char. Remove vegetables as they reach the desired state of doneness (eggplant will take the longest to cook).
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
The first nite i made this we had it with some chicken left over from the Med chicken recipe.......The second nite I mixed with pasta and crumbed feta cheese over it .....The next morning i had Made a veggie and feta cheese omelete.... and also a cream cheese and veggie sarnie on wheat bread
Some more ideas for leftover grilled veggies
1. Use chopped leftover grilled veggies as a nutritious and flavorful topping for couscous, pilaf, brown rice, or other whole grains.
2. Mix grilled veggies with salsa, cheese, and mashed cooked beans for a quick, tasty burrito.
3. Make garden salads and pasta salads really special with the addition of a few grilled vegetables.
4. Gazpacho takes on new zing with grilled veggies added in. Of you can make a delicious chilled soup by whizzing grilled veggies with broth and lemon juice in the blender.
5. Grilled veggies make a satisfying sandwich filling: try them on a baguette or on whole grain bread or rolls, with or without a slice of provolone or other cheese on top. Or you could make your own special garlic bread or bruschette by adding finely minced grilled veggies to the mashed garlic cloves.
6. Your favorite pasta sauces gain nutrition and big flavor with the addition of grilled veggies. Or simply add chopped grilled veggies along with a chopped fresh tomato and a crushed garlic clove to cooked pasta for a hearty and substantial main course.
7. To make a mouth-watering dip for pita triangles or flatbread, chop leftover grilled vegetables finely and add to a can of drained and mashed garbanzos, along with a clove of crushed garlic. Add salsa for some South of the Border flair and scoop up with taco chips.
Happy Eating
