FLEX-GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH LEMON HERB VINAIGRETTE
In the spirit of Lily Baran’s Hampton House Garden Project, you can utilize what’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 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Assembly/Serving Time5 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Side Dishes
Keyword: vegetables
Servings: 4
Author: Sandi Solomonson, writer in Reno
Ingredients
2poundsassorted summer vegetableszucchini, bell peppers, green beans, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, large mushrooms, sliced into large chunks
1 to 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
For lemon herb vinaigrette
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
3scallionsminced
1clovegarlicgrated
¼cupfresh herbs of your choicebasil, parsley, mint, chives, oregano, dill, chopped
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonred chili flakesoptional
Instructions
Preheat grill to high. Wash and cut vegetables into large sections so they don’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