Recipe: Grilled summer vegetables

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grilled onion, zucchini, bell pepper and butternut squash

Colorful, seasonal veggies can add flair to your cookout.

Don't let meat hog the spotlight at your cookout. Here's a quick and easy way to cook up some delightful summertime veggies.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound summer squash, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 pound bell peppers, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • ¼ - ½ onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • Salt and pepper to taste (¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper) OR desired herbs

Directions

Line barbeque grate with appropriate grilling foil. Preheat grill to 400 degrees.
 
Spread veggies, onion and garlic in one layer on the lined barbeque grate, if desired you can spray veggies with non-stick cooking spray. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder (or desired herbs).
 
Grill veggies until fork-tender (about 20-30 depending on the density of veggies), stirring frequently with a spatula or large spoon to cook evenly. Taste occasionally to see if more seasoning is needed. Remove from grill and serve. 
 
** You can substitute with other desired vegetables
 
Nutrition Facts (per 1/2 cup serving): 
35 calories, 7g carbs, 0g total fat, 75mg sodium, 3g fiber, 3g protein 
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Cecelia Jacobson RD

Dietitian
Cecelia Jacobson, RD, LD, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist for PeaceHealth in Oregon. She has been providing adult nutrition counseling and diabetes education for more than 20 years. Cecelia also conducts monthly cooking demonstrations, health fairs, and wellness outreach. She is passionate about helping her patients obtain sustainable diet and lifestyle changes in line with their goals. Cecelia grew up near Bellingham, Washington and graduated from Bastyr University. When she is not at work, you can find her outdoors or volunteering. She has ridden Cycle Oregon multiple times on the Candle Lighters, Ride For a Child team. She also loves to camp, hike and tend to her small garden to create culinary experiments at home.

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