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Seal, Peter
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Grilled Vegetable Antipasto is the perfect dish to start off a summer barbeque or cook out. It also goes nicely when served at the beginning of any Italian meal. When served with crusty sliced Italian bread this antipasto also makes a nice luncheon.
Antipasto is generally an appetizer which consists of an assortment of different foods.
Delicious Grilled Vegetable Antipasto is simply a combination of fresh vegetables that are marinated in vinaigrette and grilled before serving. Please read all of the directions before attempting this recipe as there are many ways for you to personalize it and make it your own!
Vinaigrette Marinade
Be sure to mix this into a large enough bowl or container to hold all of your vegetables. If you prefer you may substitute this marinade with your favorite bottled Italian vinaigrette style dressing.
Ingredients
1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
3 Cloves minced Garlic
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients to make marinade.
Grilled Fresh Vegetables
Use your choice of several or add new ones.
Always start with clean fresh vegetables. Use this handy guide for grilled vegetables, preparation and cook times, when substituting other fresh vegetables. Frozen or canned vegetables should not be used in this recipe.
Ingredients
Marinade – Use the above recipe
4 Red or Green Bell Peppers (seeded and sliced, quarters)
4 Italian Frying Peppers (seeded and sliced, quarters)
3 small Eggplants (sliced lengthwise, ½ inch strips)
Dozen White or Porcini Mushrooms (whole)
4 Portabella Mushrooms (whole while cooking, then slice)
1 Pound Asparagus (bottoms trimmed)
1 Head Cauliflower (cut sections)
1 Head Broccoli (cut sections)
1 Pound Fresh Green Beans (whole)
Directions
Mix, or pour, marinade into a large enough container to hold all of your prepared vegetables. Add vegetables and mix to coat. Allow them to sit in the marinade for up to one hour, stirring approximately every 15 minutes.
Remove vegetables from marinade and grill over high heat until nicely browned. Different vegetables will require different cook times. Never leave your veggies on the grill unattended!
Arrange on a serving platter and serve hot, warm or cold.
Feel free to add some sliced cheeses, shredded fresh herbs and maybe some pungent olives to your serving platter prior to bringing this dish to the table.
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