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The start of summer is the perfect time to enjoy delicious, sizzling meals straight off the grill! Meatless grilling is an easy way to experience seasonal flavors without compromising your waistline. Plus, eating veggies can help you incorporate more vitamin-packed vegetables into your diet and reduce your risk of certain chronic diseases. Americans love grilling and eating a lot of meat, but consuming red and processed meat, like our beloved hamburgers and hot dogs, has been linked to a host of illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and various forms of cancer. What’s more, cooking and grilling meat at high temperatures – especially when charred – releases compounds that are linked to cancer and increases health risks. It’s easy to remember …

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Serves: 4 Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time : 30 minutes Ingredients 1 medium lemon (zested and juiced) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 16 medium cherry tomatoes 10oz white mushrooms (stemmed) 1 medium zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced into 1-inch pieces) 1 small red onion (cut into wedges) 1lb filet mignon steak (1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, cut into 4 pieces) Tips & Notes – Make Ahead Tip: Equipment: Eight 10-inch skewers (see Tip) – Tip: When using wooden skewers, wrap the exposed parts with foil to keep them from burning. (Contrary to conventional wisdom, soaking skewers in water doesn’t protect them.) Directions …

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