Grilled Italian Vegetables

These are delicious done on the barbecue!!

In a large bowl , combine basil , garlic , red pepper flakes , salt , pepper and oil.

Mix well.

Add zucchini , bell peppers , onion and cherry tomatoes.

Toss to coat well.

Cover.

Chill vegetables , tossing occasionally , for at least 1 hour or for up to 3 hours.

Prepare grill or preheat broiler.

Remove vegetables from marinade.

Reserve marinade remaining in bowl.

Thread four 12-inch metal skewers alternately with the vegetables , beginning and ending with a cherry tomato.

Brush vegetables with the reserved marinade.

Place skewers on grill rack or broiler pan.

Grill or broil vegetables 5 inches from heat , turning once , until slightly charred and tender , about 15 minutes.

Serve hot or at room temperature.

fresh basil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, olive oil, zucchini, yellow bell peppers, sweet onion, cherry tomatoes