Cajun Summer Vegetables

Name: Cajun Summer Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced; 2 medium zucchini, sliced; 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup sliced fresh carrots; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Put your garden-fresh summertime veggies to good use in a colorful side dish that gets a little heat from Cajun seasoning. It pairs well with any entree, and it's quick and easy to prepare. —Nancy Dentler, Greensboro, North Carolina

Ingredients

2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Directions

Place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; toss to coat.

Editor's Note: If you do not have a grill wok or basket, use a disposable foil pan. Poke holes in the bottom of the pan with a meat fork to allow liquid to drain.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 42 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Grilled Summer Vegetable Delight in Healthy Cooking June/July 2012