Grilled Vegetables With Eight Spice Seasoning Recipes

THE BEST GRILLED VEGETABLES MARINADE

Steps:

• Set out a 1-2 cup measuring pitcher. Measure all ingredients into the pitcher. Whisk until smooth. (Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for later use.)
• Trim and slice all the vegetables into long strips. This makes them less likely to fall through the grill grates.
• Place the vegetables on a large rimmed baking sheet. Pour the marinade over the vegetables. Then gently toss the veggies to coat in the marinade.
• Allow the vegetables to marinate for 30+ minutes. (Or up to several hours.)
• Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium heat, about 350 degrees F.
• Once the grill is hot, place the carrots on first, laying them across the grates so they don't fall through. Let the carrots grill for 3-4 minutes, then flip them over. Then lay the rest of the vegetables on the grill. Grill another 8-10 minutes, flipping once. Remove with tongs.

SPICE MIX FOR GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a spice mill or using a mortar and pestle combine spices and grind until thyme and rosemary are pulverized. Sprinkle a little on prepared vegetables about 1 hour before grilling to marinate them. Grill as usual.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH EIGHT-SPICE SEASONING

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in processor. Blend 15 seconds. Transfer to small jar; cover tightly. (Spice mixture can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Store in refrigerator.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Cut all vegetables into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with spice mixture. Grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes.

EASY CAJUN GRILLED VEGGIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together light olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Place zucchinis, white onions, and yellow squash in a bowl, and cover with the olive oil mixture. Cover bowl, and marinate vegetables in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Place marinated vegetable pieces on skewers or directly on the grill. Cook 5 minutes, or to desired doneness.

SWEET-AND-SPICY GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH BURRATA

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Put raisins or apricots in a small heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, honey, fish sauce or colatura (if using), red-pepper flakes and salt. Bring to a boil, then let simmer until the mixture reduces slightly, about 3 minutes. Immediately pour over the raisins and let cool. Taste and stir in a little more honey if the sauce is too harsh. (Sauce can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.)
• Prepare the vegetables: Oil the grill grate and light the grill. Have a serving platter at the ready.
• Grill the peppers, zucchini, eggplant and corn directly on the grate, in batches if necessary, and turning them as needed. Move them around the grate so they cook evenly. Cook until they are lightly charred, watching them carefully, 5 to 12 minutes, depending on the vegetable.
• To grill the mushrooms and asparagus, place them in a grilling basket if you have one, or put directly on the grill. (Arrange the asparagus perpendicular to the grates so they don't fall through.) Grill, turning as needed, until charred all over, 6 to 10 minutes. Grill the cherry tomatoes, using the vine as a handle if possible, for 1 to 2 minutes, until they start to burst and char slightly. Transfer all the vegetables as they cook directly to the serving platter.
• Add the cheese to the platter next to the vegetables. Immediately drizzle everything with some of the sauce, stirring it up to get the raisins, and with olive oil. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and pepper and scatter the herbs generously on top. Serve the extra sauce and the bread alongside for making crostini with some of the vegetables and more of the tangy sauce.

GRILLED VEGGIE MIX

Steps:

• Place vegetables in the center of two pieces of double-layered heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Combine dressing ingredients; drizzle over vegetables; toss gently to coat. , Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes on each side or until vegetables are tender.

GRILL SEASONING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together well and store in an airtight container.
• Use it for anything you're grilling or when you're looking for a grilled taste.
• Note: Corriander can be replaced with any herb you like. This is the one I hear called for most often. Experiment!
• Another note: This is a 3:1 ratio, for the most part. Make any amount, just allow for 3 parts pepper, 1 part each of salt, onion powder, garlic powder and corriander, and 1/3 part crushed red pepper flakes. Using tablespoons, this makes enough for 7 or 8 meals under normal usage.