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Make This Easy, Healthy Marinade for Grilled Veggies

5 simple ingredients

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Watch this video to see how Chef Jim Perko marinates vegetables for grilling. He uses simple, flavorful ingredients, including balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley and Dijon mustard.

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You can use this marinade on any vegetables before grilling, including onions, peppers, zucchini and cremini mushrooms. Toss gently and grill.

Healthy Grilling: How to Marinate Veggies

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