Published 2013-09-12T04:44:28Z”/>
By NAPS, <br /> North American Precis Syndicate
(NAPSI)—Making a healthy choice for your family can be easier and more enjoyable than many people realize. Consider this: Nutritionists say you should have at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day—and what better way to make them thrilling than by grilling?
Whether you’re picking them out of your own garden or picking them up on sale at the store, when you have an abundance of fresh vegetables, it can be smart to give them a good grilling. Cooking veggies on the grill adds a hearty flavor and unique taste to peppers, onions, tomatoes, squash, asparagus and more.
To keep them healthful as well as tasty, it’s a good idea to brush them first with versatile canola oil. It has a vanishingly mild flavor of its own and a high smoke point that lets the fresh flavors of the season shine through. Plus, canola oil is high in omega-3 and lower in saturated fat than any other cooking oil.
Try it with this quick and easy recipe for a savory dish that can make eating all your vegetables a pleasure.
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>Fresh Grilled Vegetables <o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>3 to 4 tablespoons canola oil<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>½ lb. fresh asparagus (6 to 8 stalks), with tough portion removed and stalks cut into 1-inch pieces<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>½ cup fresh mushroom caps, sliced<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>1 red pepper, sliced with seeds removed<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>1 pint cherry tomatoes<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>1 medium onion, sliced into ½” rings<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>1 cup summer squash (green or yellow), sliced <o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>1 cup green beans or sugar snap peas<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>¼ cup basil leaves, torn loosely (optional)<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>salt (optional) to taste<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>freshly ground pepper<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>Preheat grill to medium high. In a large bowl, toss the prepared garlic and vegetables with canola oil and season with salt and pepper as desired. Grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a serving platter. Sprinkle with basil.<o:p></o:p></strong>
<strong style=’mso-bidi-font-weight:normal’>Learn More<o:p></o:p></strong>
Go to <a href=”http://www.northerncanola.com/”>www.northerncanola.com</a> for further information and recipes.
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