Recipe - Grilled Vegetables With Eight-Spice Seasoning

3 tablespoon Salt
3 tablespoon Packed golden brown sugar
2 tablespoon Paprika
1 One half tablespoon Chili powder
1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
2 One fourth teaspoon Garlic powder
1 One half teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 One half teaspoon Dried basil
Assorted vegetables; (such
as zucchini,
; bell peppers, red
; onions and large
; mushrooms)
Olive oil

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 (mediumhigh heat) or preheat broiler. Cut all vegetables
into 1/2inchthick slices. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with
spice mixture. Grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about
8 minutes.

MAKES ABOUT Three fourths CUP.

Bon Appetit September 1994

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