Everyone knows that vegetables are an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet. Unfortunately, many people have a pre-conceived idea that veggies taste bad, or that they lack flavor. In fact, numerous adults and children do not eat even close to the daily recommended amount of veggies because of these pre-conceived ideas, or because they have no idea how to prepare them to bring out all their flavor.

There are some really innovative ways to cook veggies, on the stove top, in the oven, and even on the barbecue using nearly any outdoor grill or smoker. One such product, the Rib-O-Lator, allows home cooks to prepare delicious veggies using a rotisserie system.

Unlike traditional rotisseries, the Rib-O-Lator can effectively be used for cooking nearly anything. The system utilizes four trays that mount on your grill's existing rotisserie rod. Each tray has a solid bottom and side walls to hold food in place and prevent tasty juices from dripping away. This design makes the Rib-O-Lator perfect for preparing vegetable dishes. It is also very simple to use.

Grilling baskets, or skewers to kabob your food are other excellent BBQ cooking options for veggies. Excellent for smaller pieces, grilling baskets let you flip or stir food without worry of it falling through the grill. Vegetable kebabs are wonderful when you have larger chunks of veggies to work with. The following recipe is just one of the delicious, easy dishes that you can make on the BBQ.

Eggplant Mixed Grill for the Rotisserie

2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar 2 TBSP Fresh Basil, Chopped 2 TBSP Fresh Oregano, Chopped 2 TBSP Fresh Parsley, Chopped 6 Cloves Minced Garlic 1 TSP Salt 1/2 TSP Black Pepper 12 Mushrooms (try Crimini for extra special flavor) 1-1lb Eggplant 1 Red Bell Pepper 1 Yellow Bell Pepper 1 Red Onion 18 Trimmed Asparagus Spears (for kebabs, you can substitute Zucchini)

1. Cut the onion and bell peppers into wedges. Remove the stems from the mushrooms, and slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick rounds.

2. Place olive oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large re-sealable plastic bag and mix well. Add the eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and asparagus (or zucchini) to this mixture, then seal the bag tightly. Shake gently to ensure the vegetables are fully coated with the marinade, then refrigerate for about two hours. Turn the bag over occasionally.

3. The grill should be preheated on high. If you are using the Rib-O-Lator, it should be in place during the heating stage, and the trays should be lightly greased. If you are using vegetable baskets, it is advisable to lightly grease the basket and place the veggies inside it. Otherwise, you may opt to skewer the vegetables. Wooden skewers should be soaked before making the kebabs to keep the wood from burning.

4. Once the grill is heated, place the vegetable mixture in the trays. You can then turn on the grill's motorized spit or rotate the spit manually. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Use of a grilling basket will necessitate flipping once during cooking. Skewers may require more attention as they are closer to the open flame. Less cooking time may be required depending on how hot your grill is.

Another great way to add even more flavor to vegetables and other grilled foods is to use pre-flavored wood chips (think flavors like apple, pecan, cedar, hickory). Easily available in stores and via the web, these wood chips create even more rich, unique taste sensations during grilling. Rotisserie attachments as well as flavoring accessories are excellent options for creating delicious, healthy veggie dishes on the BBQ.

Looking for more delicious BBQ recipes? Rib-O-Lator Recipes offers more excellent meat and vegetable recipes, many of which have won awards when cooked on a Rib-O-Lator. The unique 4-tray design gives more cooking space, plus it can cook many different types of foods. Easy to set up and use, it frees you from constantly hovering over the grill. SEO 2.0 Services

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