BBQ Summer Vegetables & Rice

Recipe from the Food Tracker

Serving:	6
Preparation Time:	15
Cooking Time:	10
Total Time:	25
Ingredients Used:	1 tbsp olive oil 1/3 cup onions, or green onion, chopped 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into .5 in. rounds 1 medium green zucchini, cut into .5 in. rounds 1 eggplant, cut into .5 in. rounds 1 lb fresh asparagus 2 cups cooked rice
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Instruction:	Place first six ingredients in a bowl and blend thoroughly to make a marinade. Add the squash, zucchini, eggplant and asparagus to the marinade. Marinate for at least 10 minutes. Place vegetables on the grill, turning regularly and brushing with extra marinade. Cook until brown on each side. Serve over cooked rice. If desired, use part of the leftover marinade as a sauce. Calories: 160kcal Total Fat: 2.9g Sat Fat: 0.44mcg Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 21g Total Carbs: 31mg Dietary Fiber: 5.7g Sugar: 6mg Protein: 5.3IU Calcium: 44g Walk for 32 minutes to burn 160 Kcal. Walk 3840 steps to burn 160 Kcal

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