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Grilled Summer Veggie and Bean Bowl

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Bush’s® grilled summer veggie and bean bowl with harissa vinaigrette

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    4

Ingredients

For Vegetables

1 can (16 ounces) Bush's® Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans®
vegetable oil, for brushing grill grate
2 small bell peppers (red, orange, yellow, or a mix), cut into 1-inch strips
1 small (about 1/2 a pound) eggplant, cut cross-wise into 1/3 inch thick slices
1 medium (about 1/2 pound) zucchini , cut crosswise and on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch- thick rounds
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces baby spinach, (about TK loosely packed cups)
1 English cucumber , quartered lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup fresh cilantro or mint leaves, torn if large

For Dressing

finely grated zest of one lemon
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon harissa
1/8 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    For Vegetables: Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat; lightly oil grate.

    Step 2

    Season bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini and onion with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until golden and tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, to prepare the dressing, whisk together lemon zest in a medium bowl and juice, harissa, salt and generous pinch pepper. In a slow and steady stream, whisk in oil.

    Step 4

    Arrange spinach, Bush's® Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans®, grilled vegetables,

    cucumber, tomatoes, feta and cilantro or mint in bowls. Stir together dressing,

    then drizzle over the top.

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