Want perfectly grilled vegetables every time?
Follow these simple tips for delicious results.
Cut Vegetables
Uniform pieces help vegetables cook at the same rate.
- Asparagus & mushrooms: leave whole
- Bell peppers & onions: thick strips
- Broccoli & Cauliflower: small florets or thick “steaks”
- Carrots: slice into coins
- Corn: cut cob into 2–3-inch pieces
- Tomatoes: cut in half or thick slices
- Zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant: ¼–½ inch thick slices
Pre-Cook Hard Vegetables Only
Parboiling tougher vegetables helps them cook more quickly and stay tender on the grill
- Broccoli: 2–4 minutes
- Cauliflower: 3–5 minutes
- Carrots: 5–7 minutes
Add Seasoning
Toss vegetables with olive oil, herbs, spices, lemon juice, or your favorite marinade to enhance flavor and prevent sticking.
Use a Grill Basket
A grill basket keeps smaller vegetables from falling through the grates and makes grilling and turning them much easier.
With a little preparation, grilled vegetables can be a flavorful and colorful addition to any meal!
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Easy Grilled Vegetables
Ingredients
- ½ pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thick strips
- 1 small eggplant, sliced ½-inch thick
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced ½-inch thick
- ½ small red onion, sliced into rounds
- 6–8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
1. Heat grill to medium heat (400°Farenheit).
2. Wash and cut all vegetables.
3. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Add vegetables and toss to coat.
5. Place vegetables in a grill basket.
6. Grill for 10–15 minutes, stirring or shaking the basket every 4–5 minutes, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
7. Remove from the grill.
8. Sprinkle with basil and parsley.
9. Serve warm.
Recipe makes: 6 servings
Nutrition Information:
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Recipe adapted from:
https://cookpad.com/eng/recipes/646216?ref=search&search_term=grilled+vegetables
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