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Billie's Grilled Vegetables with Pistachio, Almond, Couscous, Garlic-Roasted Artichokes and Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Contributed By: mgratiot
Billie Perry (Wife of Aerosmith's Joe Perry!)

A dish from a famous rocker's wife!!

Ingredients

8 ounces Couscous
4 tbsp Almonds, sliced and toasted
4 tbsp Pistachio nuts, toasted
 Zest of 1 lemon
 Salt and pepper to taste
2 Heads of fennel, sliced 1/4 inch
3 Zucchini,sliced 1/4 inch on the bias
4 Summer squash, sliced 1/4 inch on the bias
16 Asparagus spears
 Extra virgin olive oil (in an atomizer bottle)
3 Roasted artichoke hearts (canned or fresh, depending on season)

Preparation

For couscous, follow the instructions on package. Add almonds, pistachios, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Slice all the vegetables and place on a sheet pan. Using an atomizer, spray the vegetables lightly with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and place on grill.

Cook on both sides until tender and remove from grill. Place couscous in center of plate and arrange vegetables around it. Place oven-roasted artichokes on top. Serve with an accompanying dish of ponzu sauce ( a mixture of honey, ginger and garlic-lime or sesame oil), available at specialty stores.


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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree