Grilled Vegetables
Herbed Char Grilled Vegetables with Fresh Bocconcini Cheese
Sometimes the very best meals are also the simplest ones. This recipe is simplicity itself, combining grilled peppers, grilled marinated zucchini with sun dried tomatoes and bocconcini cheese (these are small balls of fresh mozzarella - if the balls are unavailable, sliced fresh mozzarella will substitute nicely). These grilled peppers are wonderful served with some herbed garlic bread.
Simplicity Itself Char Grilled Vegetables with Herbs and Bocconcini Cheese
Ingredients -
3-4 medium zucchini
3 bell peppers (preferably red)
8 tbsp sun dried tomatoes in olive oil
8 balls bocconcini cheese
Basil sprigs, for garnish
Olive oil and balsamic vinegar, for marinating
1 tsp each dried oregano and basil
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed (garlic powder may be substituted)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
The night before, Slice the zucchini into angled slices, about 2" long and toss with a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, garlic, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper before covering and refrigerating.
Cut bell peppers into wide strips and place on skewers.
Brush your zucchini slices with olive oil and grill zucchini and peppers.
Grill the zucchini 3-4 minutes on each side, watching the pepper skewers and turning as necessary. When done, serve with 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes, two balls of bocconcini cheese, and a thick slice of herbed garlic bread.
This recipe is a terrific summertime lunch or a side dish.
(Makes 4)
A picture of a our Simplicity Itself Char Grilled Vegetables with Herbs and Bocconcini Cheese this is one of the quickest and simplest of grilled vegetable recipes there is. Don't let the simplicity of the dish fool you it is absolutely delicious..
