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Colorful marinated grilled vegetables on skewers for a vibrant BBQ side dish.

Easy Grilled Vegetables

A simple and flavorful approach to grilling vegetables with the perfect marinade for a healthy and colorful summer dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Grilling
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional) Helps the marinade cling
  • 0.5 to 1 teaspoon salt Start small, add later if needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Vegetables
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 2 medium bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup mushrooms, whole or halved Cremini preferred
  • 1 cup asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 ear corn, cut into rounds Optional
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into thick slices

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill and clean the grates.
  2. Cut vegetables into pieces that are easy to flip: strips, thick rounds, or big chunks.
  3. Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Toss vegetables with the marinade. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes if possible.
Grilling
  1. Grill over medium to medium-high heat, flipping once grill marks appear and the veggies release easily.
  2. Pull softer vegetables off first, like zucchini and bell peppers.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon before serving.

Notes

These grilled vegetables reheat well and can be added to wraps, omelets, or rice bowls. Pair with grilled protein for a complete meal.