Grilled Asparagus Medley Recipe

By CarolineNGa

Asparagus is the star in this medley of grilled vegetables that includes tomatoes, onions, ripe olives, garlic, peppers and mushrooms. Cook until just crisp tender, to enjoy the sweetness and flavor of these fresh veggies.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 each sweet red, yellow and green pepper, julienned
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 (2-1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Preparation

Step 1

In a disposable foil pan, combine the vegetables, olives and garlic; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, salt, pepper, lemon-pepper and dill; toss to coat.

Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts:
1 serving equals 78 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 241 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.