| Grilled Vegetables
1 tablespoon of crushed garlic 2 teaspoons of dried basil leaves 1 teaspoon of pepper 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons of olive oil 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar 2 medium red or yellow bell peppers, each cut lengthwise into quarters 1 large red onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices |
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In a small bowl, combine the crushed garlic, basil leaves and pepper; mix well. Add the cheese, oil and vinegar, mixing well; set aside. Arrange the vegetables on the outer edges of the grill. Grill the peppers 12 to 15 minutes and onion 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, turning both once. Brush the vegetables with the reserved cheese mixture during the last 10 minutes of grilling.
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