How to grill vegetables

Posted in Diet & Nutrition on September 6, 2013.  Last modified on April 23, 2019. Read disclaimer.

Ingredients

Directions

1. Clean and prepare vegetables.
2. Brush both sides of vegetables with marinade of choice.
3. Grill vegetables, turning once, for indicated grilling time. Brush vegetables with marinade during grilling to ensure they stay moist and flavorful.

Nutrition Information per serving

Nutrient content will vary greatly depending on vegetables chosen and how much marinade is used on the vegetables. Vegetables generally have between 15-25 calories per 1/2 cup.

Starchy vegetables such as potatoes have 60-90 calories per 1/2 cup.

Recipe: Olive Oil and Lemon Grilling Marinade

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon or 3 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon thyme or thyme, if available
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small container.
2. When brushing on vegetables, swirl the mixture around with the brush often to keep the oil and lemon combined.

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