Grilled vegetables with rep pepper sauce

By Debbie7gables-2

Ingredients

• 8 plum tomatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), cored and halved
• 4 medium-size zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise
• 2 sweet red peppers, cored, seeded and quartered
• 2 yellow peppers, cored, seeded and quartered
• 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1 pound large mushrooms, stemmed
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 jar (24 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup marinara sauce

Preparation

Step 1

. Heat a gas grill to medium-high or prepare a charcoal grill with medium-hot coals.
2. Place tomatoes, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, asparagus and mushrooms in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
3. Grill (in batches if necessary) for about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Set aside.
4. Meanwhile, place remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, red peppers, onion, vinegar, Italian seasoning and marinara sauce in a blender. Puree until smooth, then pour into a small saucepan. Stir in remaining ¿¿ teaspoon each salt and pepper and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
5. Serve vegetables with red pepper sauce.