Flex-Grilled Vegetables with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
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Flex-Grilled Vegetables with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

In the spirit of Lily Baranโ€™s Hampton House Garden Project, you can utilize whatโ€™s on hand at your house to grill garden veggies tossed with a fresher-than-summer lemon herb vinaigrette. Use your imagination to create your flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Assembly/Serving Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Sandi Solomonson, writer in Reno

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds assorted summer vegetables zucchini, bell peppers, green beans, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, large mushrooms, sliced into large chunks
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • For lemon herb vinaigrette
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 scallions minced
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • ยผ cup fresh herbs of your choice basil, parsley, mint, chives, oregano, dill, chopped
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • ยผ teaspoon red chili flakes optional

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to high. Wash and cut vegetables into large sections so they donโ€™t fall between grill grates, or use grill pan. In bowl, combine fresh vegetables and olive oil to coat. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, then remove. Pour vinaigrette (recipe below) on top, gently toss, and immediately serve on a platter.

For lemon herb vinaigrette

  • Whisk together all ingredients and toss with grilled vegetables.

Notes

Variations:
Sprinkle on top 2 tablespoons of any of the following: chopped nuts/seeds (walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds), pickled red onions, cheese (feta, Parmesan), and/or dried breadcrumbs

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