GREAT GRILLED VEGETABLES – Gourmania

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion, sliced in rings (e.g., Vidalia)
• 3 colored bell peppers (red, orange or yellow), cut in chunks
• 2 cups mushrooms, halved (or 8 portabella mushrooms)
• 1 small eggplant, ends trimmed, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• 2 zucchini and/or yellow squash, trimmed, sliced diagonally 1/2-inch thick
• 1 bunch asparagus spears, ends trimmed
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed (about 4 teaspoons minced)
• 1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh basil (see Note)
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (see Note)