Spicy Chipotle Grilled Vegetables

Name: Spicy Chipotle Grilled Vegetables
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1-inch slices (2 cups); 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (3/4 cup); 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 cups); 8 oz baby pattypan squash, cut in half; 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeds removed, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1/2 cup orange juice

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 6

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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Jan 4, 2012

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Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1-inch slices (2 cups)
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (3/4 cup)
1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 cups)
8 oz baby pattypan squash, cut in half
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeds removed, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice

Directions

1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place garlic, oil, salt, zucchini, bell pepper, asparagus and squash; seal bag and toss to coat. Place vegetables in grill basket (grill "wok").
2

Place grill basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3

Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together chile, orange peel and orange juice; set aside.
4

In large bowl, toss cooked vegetables with orange juice mixture. Serve warm.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Kosher salt has larger grains than ordinary table salt and contains no additives.
tip 2
The spicy, fresh flavors of these veggies work nicely with just about any grilled meat. Try it with grilled burgers or chicken drumsticks.

Nutrition Information

70 Calories, 1/2g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 14g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 70

Calories from Fat: 0

Total Fat: 1/2g; 1%

Saturated Fat: 0g; 0%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 480mg; 20%

Potassium: 550mg; 16%

Total Carbohydrate: 14g; 5%

Dietary Fiber: 4g; 17%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%

Vitamin C: 35%; 35%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.