And the best food to grill? Vegetables! Now that's doubly healthy eh? =) A word of warning though, GRILL LIGHTLY -- don't char the food being grilled. If ever charred, remove the blackened portion (don't eat!) coz that's carcinogenic =( Also, use OLIVE OIL and other healthy oils to toss your veggies. Anyway here are tips for grilling vegetables. Stay healthy and always, always eat moderately!
GREEN BEANS OR HARICOTS VERTS
Trim the ends and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over direct high heat 3 to 5 minutes.
SWEET POTATOES
Peel and slice into 1/2" thick wedges before tossing with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over direct medium heat, turning often 15 to 20 minutes.
SUMMER SQUASH
Bias slice into 1/2" thick planks, then toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over direct high heat 5 to 7 minutes.
WHOLE BABY ZUCCHINI
Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper then grill over direct high heat 7 to 10 minutes.
ASPARAGUS
Trim off woody ends then toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over direct high heat 3 to 5 minutes.
CORN ON THE COB
Shuck ears, trim ends and halve crosswise. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over direst high heat 10 to 15 minutes turning often.
GRILLED BAKED POTATOES
Wash and dry russet potatoes (8-10 oz. each) then rub with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill over indirect heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
