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Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

There is nothing better than the simple fresh flavors of grilled vegetables. These ones are drizzled with a garlic balsamic dressing and will be the hit of your bbq!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 1453 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

The Vegetables:
  • 2 red bell peppers cored, seeded & cut into quarters
  • 2 medium zucchini cut into ¼-inch thick lengthwise slices
  • 1 yellow squash cut into ¼-inch thick lengthwise slices
  • 1 red onion peeled & cut into eighths through the core
  • ½ large eggplant cut into six ¼-inch slices
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 basil leaves thinly sliced
  • 4 mint leaves thinly sliced (optional)
The Dressing:
  • 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon agave nectar
  • 1 garlic clove grated on microplane
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

The Vegetables:
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  1. Preheat heat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
  2. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on one or two baking sheets. Brush on both sides with olive oil and season with the salt.
  3. Grill the vegetables on both sides until tender (onion wedges for 10 minutes; eggplant for 6 minutes; and red bell pepper, zucchini and yellow squash for 4 to 5 minutes.) This may need to be done in two batches, depending on the size of your grill.
  4. Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish. Drizzle with the dressing. Garnish with the basil and mint.
The Dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, agave nectar, garlic, salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (Points+)

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.125of Vegetables Calories 145.3kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15.2g (5%) Protein 2.5g (5%) Fat 9.4g (14%) Saturated Fat 1.3g (7%) Sodium 302mg (13%) Fiber 4.2g (17%) Sugar 5.8g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1453

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.125of Vegetables
Calories 145.3kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15.2g 5%
Protein 2.5g 5%
Fat 9.4g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Fiber 4.2g 17%
Sugar 5.8g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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