Heart Healthy Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

Name: Heart Healthy Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 5 garlic cloves, crushed; Black pepper to taste; 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips; 12 asparagus spears, trimmed; 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/4 cup chopped scallions, for garnish

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian | Vegan

Heart Healthy Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

A simple but seriously delicious medley of balsamic grilled vegetables makes the ultimate side dish recipe. Bold black pepper and a generous amount of garlic give this easy side an enticing aroma and taste that pairs well with any protein.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

110

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How to Make Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and black pepper. Divide marinade into 2 shallow bowls. Add zucchini, squash, bell pepper and asparagus to 1 bowl and eggplant to the other. Refrigerate vegetables, covered with plastic wrap, for 1 hour.
Step 2

Lightly coat a grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium heat.
Step 3

Remove vegetables from marinade, reserving marinade for basting. Grill vegetables, brushing with reserved marinade and turning regularly until golden brown on each side. Remove vegetables from grill and toss with any remaining marinade. Sprinkle with scallions and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

3/4 cup

110

Calories

7

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

16

mg

Sodium

11

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

4

g

Fiber

1

g

Protein

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