Grilled Marinated Vegetables

Prep Time : 30 minutes .....Marinading time : 2 to 4 hours ....Serves 4

3/4 cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

1/4 cup white or red wine vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

1 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest

3 tablespoons lime juice

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons hot red pepper sauce

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 pounds eggplant , zucchini , summer squash , sweet peppers or portobello mushrooms or a combination , prepared for grilling

1) In a small bowl , whisk together all ingredients except vegetables .

2) Place grill-ready vegetables (except mushrooms) in a self-sealing plastic bag and pour in marinade . Seal and turn to coat vegetables . Refrigerate , turning occasionally , up to 4 hours . Add mushrooms the last 2 hours.

3) Remove vegetables from the bag and reserve the marinade .

4) Preheat the grill . Oil grill to prevent sticking . Place vegetables directly over medium to medium hot heat and grill 15 to 20 minutes ... turning the vegetables with a wide spatule ot tongs brushing occasionally with with marinade .

Basil -Thyme Grilled vegetables

Prepare as directed above ... using the following : 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil , 3 tablespoons lemon juice , 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh basil and thyme or 2 tespoons crumbled dried basil or thyme , 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper . Makes about 1 cup marinade .

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