Ingredients

Serves 16 as part of a buffet

　　8 red bell peppers, sides cut away and halved diagonally

　　12 small yellow squash (about 4 inches long), halved lengthwise

　　12 small eggplants (about 4 inches long), halved lengthwise

　　1/4 cup olive oil plus additional if desired

　　salt to taste

　　freshly ground black pepper to taste

　　

Step 1

Prepare grill.

　　

Step 2

In a large bowl toss vegetables with 1/4 cup oil, pepper, and salt to taste. Grill vegetables in batches on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning them, 5 to 10 minutes for just-tender bell peppers and 10 to 15 minutes for just-tender squash and eggplant. Transfer vegetables to a platter to cool completely. Vegetables may be grilled 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring vegetables to room temperature before serving or heat on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° F. oven until just heated through. Brush vegetables with additional oil.