Grilled Vegetables with Cilantro Butter

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living- Tony Vann, Brimingham, Alabama

Serves 4 people

Categories: Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh corn, un-shucked
  • Cilantro Butter
  • 4 medium tomatoes, halved
  • 4 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch thick slices
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs

Directions

  1. Soak corn in water to cover 1 hour. Peel back corn husks, leaving husks attached. Remove silks.
  2. Spread Cilantro Butter evenly over corn, tomato and zucchini; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pull husks over corn and twist ends tightly, Place tomato and zucchini in a grill basket.
  3. Grill vegetables, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 400 degrees) 10 to 15 minutes or until zucchini and tomato are tender, turning corn often. Grill corn 5 to 10 more minutes or until tender. (Husk edges will blacken.) Remove husks. Serve vegetables immediately. Garnish if desired.

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