Grilled Summer Vegetables

Grillin' is not just for the summer; it is a year round sport for those of us brave enough to stand out in the snow.  One of the best things to make on the grill is grilled vegetables.  To make grilled veggies you can pick any of the fresh veggies you like to eat.  I chose green peppers, red onions, and yellow squash.  You will need about 1/2 pound of each vegetable.  Cut each vegetable into chunks or vegetables like squash into sticks. 

Once you have all your veggies cut, put them into a large Ziploc baggie.  Add about 1 tbsp of olive oil.  Seal the bag and then shake to spread the oil all over all pieces.  Open the bag and add a 2-3 teaspoons of garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and any other seasoning that you like.  Another option, which I like to use, is McCormick Grill Mates Vegetable Seasoning.  Add 1-2 tablespoons of the seasoning to the bag.  Seal the bag and then shake to spread the seasoning around.  Heat the grill on medium heat.  Empty the bag of vegetables into a grilling basket.  If you don't have a grilling basket, you can take a disposable aluminum pan, using a knife place several slits into the bottom of the pan and then place the vegetables in the pan.  Place the pan or basket on the grill.

Close the grill and cook the vegetables for about 10 minutes, stir them half way through.  If you like a crisper vegetable cook for shorter time; a tender vegetable cook for longer time.  Serve paired with your favorite grilled meat!