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28 June 2019
Are you grilling something this weekend? Check out this awesome infographic from @melissasproduce on summer vegetables! 🥒🍆🌽
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Trying to eat less meat but don't want to give up your grilling habit? We've got you
School's out for the summer and we're officially swapping out backpacks for shades, sunscreen and the good ole' grill. Yep, you heard us right, we're firing up the grill and believe it or not, no meat is involved. Trying your hand at incorporating more vegetables isn't just good for you, it's great for the environment too. In a nutshell, it takes a TON of energy and water to produce the steaks and pork ribs traditionally grilled (1). The extra carbon dioxide pumped into the air from raising livestock then contributes to increasing Earth's temperatures (2). So, if you're on board to beat the heat, keep on reading for some awesome recipes and ideas to try out this summer.
Getting the right temperature and timing down for vegetables can be hard! They come in all different sizes and water content and sometimes two vegetables that are similar in size and shape need to be cooked completely different (I'm looking at you zucchini and eggplant!). We've got some tips below for you on the most commonly grilled summer veg below (3).
Don't worry, we didn't forget about the sauces and marinades! Grilled vegetables require a lot of oil, so if you're making marinades, the best ones are oil based (we LOVE a good mojo). Likewise, if you're making a sauce, the vegetable you're grilled has probably already been generously coated in oil, so stick with lighter sauces for a meal that doesn't weigh you down.
The world better look out, because you're armed and ready to make a (positive) impact while jamming out this summer. And hey, your vegetarian or vegan guests will thank you, too!
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