MAPLE VEGETABLE MEDLEY

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Terrific for summer, this recipe calls for fresh vegetables brushed with a mild maple glaze and then grilled to perfection. They go well with any meat dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 large red onion
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 pound baby carrots
2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into thirds and seeded
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into eight pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into eight pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

For glaze, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar and syrup to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside. , Cut onion into eight wedges to 1/2 in. of the bottom. Place the onion, asparagus, carrots, zucchini and peppers in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasonings; toss to coat., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Arrange vegetables on rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10 minutes on each side. Brush with half of the glaze; grill 5-8 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Before serving, brush with remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges