GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH LEMON, THYME AND MUSTARD BASTING SAUCE

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Categories     Mustard     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 Side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Basting Sauce
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, diced
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Vegetables
2 large ears fresh corn, husked, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces
1 small eggplant (about 1 pound), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 large red onion, cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges
1 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut lengthwise into 6 strips
1 large yellow or green bell pepper, seeded, cut lengthwise into 6 strips
1 large zucchini, trimmed, quartered lengthwise
8 asparagus spears, trimmed
1 large carrot, peeled, cut on deep diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Grilling And Serving
Fresh herb sprigs
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until butter melts and sauce is well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cool. Whisk over low heat to rewarm before using.)
  • Arrange corn pieces, eggplant rounds and onion wedges in single layer on large baking sheet. arrange bell pepper strips, zucchini spears, asparagus spears and carrot slices in single layer on another large baking sheet. Transfer 1/2 cup sauce to small saucepan and reserve for dipping. Brush both sides of vegetables lightly with some of remaining basting sauce.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill Corn, eggplant and onion until tender and lightly charred, brushing occasionally with basting sauce and turning with tongs, about 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables to small platter as vegetables finish grilling. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Grill bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus and carrot until tender and lightly charred, brushing occasionally with basting sauce and turning with tongs, about 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables to same platter, arranging alongside other vegetables. Season all vegetables with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs and lemon.
  • Place pan with reserved 1/2 cup sauce over low heat or at edge of barbecue and whisk sauce until warmed through. Transfer to small bowl. Serve vegetables, passing warm dipping sauce separately.

Denise Halbert
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Asanka Pardeep
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This recipe is a keeper!


John Bart
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves grilled vegetables.


Di_ Papo_
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Virgil Parker
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The lemon-thyme-mustard basting sauce is a great way to add flavor to grilled vegetables.


Rodney Dean
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


O.M Modise
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook vegetables, and this recipe definitely fits the bill.


berket fantu
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the grilled vegetables and asked for the recipe.


Pannu Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled vegetables with the lemon-thyme-mustard basting sauce.


Lisa Goodwin
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves grilled vegetables.


Khadin Ali borhi
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The basting sauce is the star of this dish. It's tangy, flavorful, and really brings out the flavor of the vegetables.


Mohamed Newaz
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I was really impressed with how well the vegetables held up on the grill. They didn't get mushy or overcooked.


Ajeet Singh
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Haroon Jan
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.


Jekya Boxley
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish.


Michael Horne
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I'm not usually a fan of grilled vegetables, but this recipe changed my mind. The basting sauce was tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Steven Berkoski
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This grilled vegetable dish was a hit at my last barbecue! The lemon-thyme-mustard basting sauce gave the vegetables a delicious and unique flavor.