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>