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Grilled Summer Vegetables

Yields1 Serving

Honey-Lime Marinade
 4 limes, halved
 ¼ cup vegetable oil
 2 tablespoons honey*
 2 teaspoons cumin
 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
 1 teaspoon salt
 Salt and pepper, to taste
Balsamic Marinade
 ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
 ⅓ cup vegetable oil
 ⅓ cup water
 1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
 1 tablespoon basil (dried)
 Salt and pepper, to taste
The Vegetables
 2 bell peppers (any color), cut into 1-inch chunks
 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch chunks
 1 large zucchini or yellow squash, cut into 1-inch chunks
 1 pint cherry tomatoes
 Salt
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1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

For the marinade:
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2.Choose which marinade you would like to use.

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3.In a medium bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until well combined.

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4.Store in the refrigerator until ready to use, up to five days.

For the vegetables:
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4.Soak wooden skewers in cool water for at least 30 minutes.

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5.Place eggplant chunks in a strainer that is in a sink or large bowl. Sprinkle salt over the eggplant and allow to sit for 30-60 minutes (this helps the eggplant to release extra water). Rinse salt off of the eggplant and squeeze pieces to remove any additional moisture.

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6.Once eggplant is prepared, place vegetables in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.

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7.Preheat grill to medium-high, spray or oil to prevent sticking.

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8.Thread vegetables onto skewers by alternating items.

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9.Place skewers onto the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, rotating skewers so that all sides are cooked evenly. Vegetables should be softened and slightly charred.

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10.Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

8-10 servings (1 cup per serving)

Amount per serving
Calories127
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g12%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 46mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.