Grilled Fresh Garden Vegetables

Grilled fresh vegetables are a great
tasting addition to any summer meal.
Grilling vegetables results in a flavorful
side dish suitable with nearly any meal.

Ingredients:
1 Zucchini
1 Yellow squash
1 Red onion
1 Red pepper
2 Cups button mushrooms
6 Roma tomatoes cut in half

Seasonings:
1 Tablespoon course black pepper
2 Tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh minced basil
1 Teaspoon salt

Directions:
Preheat a clean grill on high.
While the grill is heating wash the
vegetables and dry using a paper towel.
Prepare the Roma tomatoes and red onion.
Remove the core from the tomatoes and slice in half.
Place the tomatoes on a large plate and
season with black pepper, garlic, basil, and salt.
Rub olive oil over the tops of the tomatoes and let sit.
Prepare the red onion in the same manner only slice
the red onion into 3/4″ think rings and season and oil.
Cut the remaining vegetables. The yellow squash and zucchini
should be cut 3/4 ” think on the bias.
The mushrooms can be left whole, while the red pepper
should be cut into 1″ by 2″ think strips.
In a large bowl combine the zucchini, yellow squash,
red bell peppers and mushrooms.
Season with the remaining seasonings and
drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
Make sure the grill is very hot,
then turn down to a medium setting
and place all the vegetables on
the grill except the roma tomatoes.
Turn the vegetables once they
begin to char (about 2 minutes or so).
After turning place the Roma tomatoes
on the grill for 1 - 2 minutes.
Place all the vegetables in a
large bowl and toss to serve.