Grilled Summer Squash

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By Todd Johnson

Story Published: Mar 31, 2008 at 11:39 AM PST

Story Updated: Mar 31, 2008 at 11:39 AM PST

Ingredients

Grilled Summer Squash - 7/11/2005

1 cup basil 2 Tbl. garlic
1 cup olive oil 1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper 2 small yellow squash
2 small zucchini 2 Tbl. Balsamic vinegar

Directions

Chop basil and garlic. Cover with olive oil and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours. Puree the mixture in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a mesh strainer or cheesecloth.

Cut squash in half and put in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in 1/2 cup of the garlic-basil oil and 2 Tbl. Balsamic vinegar. Place on a hot grill and cover. Cook 1 1/2-2 minutes per side. Use the extra liquid from the bowl to baste the vegetables while they are on the grill. Serves 4.

Recipe from John Howie, Seastar

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