Grilled vegetables with eight-spice seasoning - bon appet

3 /4 cup

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 tablespoons Salt
3 tablespoons Packed golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons Paprika
1½ tablespoon Chili powder
1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
2¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
1½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1½ teaspoon Dried basil
Assorted vegetables (such as zucchini, bell peppers, red onions and large mushrooms)
Olive oil

Directions

Combine first 8 ingredients in processor. Blend 15 seconds. Transfer to small jar; cover tightly. (Spice mixture can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Store in refrigerator.)

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Cut all vegetables into ½-inch-thick slices. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with spice mixture. Grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes.

You can also use this snappy seasoning on pork, lamb and beef.

Bon Appetit/Sept/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>

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