Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Medley Pilaf Recipes

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oil, salt, parsley and basil. Add vegetables and toss to coat. Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 28 in. x 18 in.). Dot with butter. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until corn is tender, turning once. Open carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place potatoes and sweet potato on an 18x15-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with half of the garlic, parsley, salt and lemon-pepper. Seal packet tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 20 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, place mushrooms, onion, green pepper, zucchini and summer squash on a 20x18-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining seasonings. Seal packet tightly. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10 minutes on each side or until the vegetables are crisp-tender., Combine the contents of both packets in a serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream if desired.

RAINBOW RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large deep-sided skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until the orzo begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the vegetable broth, bring to a simmer and then lower heat and cook, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for about 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving dish. Top with the cranberries, almonds and parsley. Serve warm.

RAINBOW ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place a rack in the center of the oven.
• Arrange the peppers, carrots, parsnips, broccoli and beets in rows to create a rainbow of colors on a large baking sheet. Scatter the thyme sprigs over the vegetables and drizzle with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until the vegetables are tender and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• Drizzle the Balsamic Glaze over the vegetables and serve.
• In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 cup, 8 to 10 minutes.

GRILLED HERBED MUSHROOM VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Clean and prepare mushrooms by slicing a thin slice off the bottom of each stem.
• Thinly slice mushroom stems and caps.
• Combine mushrooms, bell pepper, zucchini and squash in a large bowl.
• Combine melted butter, thyme, basil, chives, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Pour over vegetables and toss to coat well.
• Transfer to a 20x14 inch sheet of heavy duty foil.
• Wrap into a packet sealing edges well, leaving space for heat to circulate.
• Grill on covered grill over medium coals 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.

MARINATED VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the vinegar, oil, onion, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
• In a large bowl, add the artichoke hearts, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot and mushrooms. Pour the vinegar mixture over all and toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Serve using a slotted spoon.