Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Recipe for Outdoor Grilled Vegetables

With the summer's BBQ season in full swing, everyone is looking for that perfect stress-free entertaining recipe for outdoor grilled vegetables, and this offering from the Kraft Food Recipes collection is certain not to disappoint.

This easy to make grilled mixed vegetables recipe combines an assortment of colorful and crisp summer-fresh vegetables as the perfect accompaniment to a succulent grilled steak or BBQ chicken.

Recipe for Outdoor Grilled Vegetables, courtesy Kraft Canada Recipes.

Ingredients:
4 zucchini (1-1/2 lb./675 g), cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 each red and yellow peppers (2 lb./900 g), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/4 cup Kraft Calorie-Wise Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Light Grated Cheese

Directions:
Heat barbecue to medium heat.
Place vegetables in grill basket.
Grill 10 min. or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally.
Place in large bowl.
Add dressing; toss to coat
Sprinkle with cheese.

Don't have a grill basket? Cover barbecue grate with large sheet of heavy-duty foil before preheating as directed. Spread vegetables onto foil. Grill as directed, stirring occasionally.

When purchasing bell peppers, look for those with very bright colours and a firm thick flesh. Refrigerate unwashed peppers in a plastic bag for up to 1 week.

Enjoy!!

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