Maple Vegetable Medley - Grilled

Need about 6 cups of assorted veggies of your choice. Amazing flavor when done!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. asparagus, cut tips to about 3 inches
  • 1 c. (small baby) carrots – slice the thick ones in half
  • 1 small yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1 stalk broccoli florets (could also add cauliflower florets)
  • small peppers, cut into chunks (I use red, orange, green & yellow)
  • 1 c. green beans, ends trimmed
  • 1 large red onion, sliced thin
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms, quartered
  • 2-3 Tbls. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 -1/2 t. dried thyme
  • 1/2 - 1 t. salt
  • 1/2 - 1 t. pepper

Glaze

  • 1/3 c. good balsamic vinegar (18 yr or older)
  • 1/3 c. maple syrup

Instructions

Put vegetables in a 2-gallon zip lock bag; add the oil and seasonings and refrigerate all day.

Make the glaze just before grilling. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and syrup to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside.

Pour vegetables into a grill pan or a 9 x 13-inch foil grill pan (with holes on the bottom). Grill, covered (not foil pan) over medium heat for 10 minutes on each side.

Brush with half of the glaze; grill 5-8 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Be careful not to burn.

Transfer to a serving dish. Before serving, brush with remaining glaze.

NOTE: Serves 8.