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Italian Grilled Vegetables
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
4
medium unpeeled red potatoes

2
tablespoons orange juice

1
tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1
clove garlic, minced

1/2
teaspoon salt

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

1/3
cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

8
thin slices (4X2 inches) ham or prosciutto

3
ounces garlic-flavored soft goat cheese, cut into 8 pieces

8
asparagus spears

1
(each) red and yellow bell peppers, cut in half and stem and seeds removed

2
small zucchini, cut lengthwise into thin slices

1
Japanese eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices

12
large mushrooms

2
poblano peppers, cut in half and stems and seeds removed



 
Preparation:
1.
Prepare grill for direct grilling. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tneder. Drain; cool slightly. Cut potatoes into thick slices. Meanwhile, combine juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and black pepper in small bowl; whisk in 1/3 cup oil. Set aside.

2.
Wrap each ham slice around 1 piece cheese and 1 asparagus spear. Thread cheese bundles onto wooden skewers. (Soak wooden skewers and picks in hot water 30 minutes to prevent burning.) Brush bundles with remaining 3 tablespoons.

3.
Grill bell peppers, skin sides down, over medium heat 8 minutes or until skins are charred. Place in large resealable food storage bag; seal. Let stand 5 minutes; discard skins. Grill remaining vegetables on covered grill over medium heat 2 to 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill cheese bundles over medium heat until lightly browned. Arrange vegetables and cheese bundles in large glass dish; drizzle with juice mixture, turning to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Sodium 27 mg
Protein 5 g
Carbohydrate 26 g
Total Fat 7 g
Calories from Fat 38 %
Calories 168


This recipe appears in: Italian

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