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Eggplant Mixed Grill

Recipe courtesy of https://allrecipes.com

Ingredients for Eggplant Mixed Grill:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 18 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 12 crimini mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1 (1 pound) eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into wedges
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into wedges

 

Instructions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the olive oil, parsley, oregano, basil, vinegar, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic. Place the onion, asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into the bag. Seal, and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally
  2. Preheat the grill for high heat.
  3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the vegetables 6 minutes on each side, until tender.
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Italian Wedding Soup

Recipe courtesy of https://allrecipes.com

Ingredients for Italian Wedding Soup:

  • ½ pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 5 ¾ cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups thinly sliced escarole
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  •  cup finely chopped carrot

 

Instructions

  1. Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and onion powder in a bowl.
  2. Shape beef mixture into 3/4-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir in escarole, orzo, carrot, and meatballs and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook at slow boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  4. Serve hot and enjoy!