From Garden to Grill: Tasty Grilled Vegetable Recipes
Why not elevate your cookouts with delectable grilled vegetable recipes featuring freshly grown veggies?
Add a little something extra to your summer cookouts with these tasty grilled vegetable recipes using the vegetables you grew in your garden. The key is simplicity. These gems don’t need a lot of seasoning.
Grilling vegetables requires a different approach than grilling meats. They cook much faster than chicken or burgers, so it’s best to use medium heat instead of high.
Using a grill pan is optional. Any of these vegetables can be placed directly on the grates—just make sure to align them well to prevent them from falling through!
Serve your grilled vegetables as a side dish with your favorite steaks and seafood, in a grilled antipasto salad, or enjoy them on their own!
Grilled Eggplant
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the eggplant into several 1/2” thick slices (no need to peel).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the oil and vinegar mixture.
- Grill over high heat until browned.
Best-Ever Grilled Zucchini
Ingredients
- Zucchini squash, as many as you can eat!
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil as garnish
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini lengthwise, about 1/2″ thick.
- Brush each slice with olive oil and top with salt and pepper.
- Grill on medium-high heat, turning each side until it reaches its desired doneness.
- Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Grilled Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 4 yellow, red, orange bell peppers
- olive oil
Instructions
- Halve each pepper and remove the core and seeds. Rinse each half and dry thoroughly.
- You can also use the small colored peppers and leave them whole.
- Brush the skin side with olive oil and place on the grill, skin-side down. Close the lid and let the peppers cook, about 10 minutes.
Grilled Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly coat the asparagus spears with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill over high heat until browned, turning often.
Grilled Onions
Ingredients
- 4 large onions
- 1/2 cup butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel onions and remove ends. Cut each onion into quarters.
- Place two onion quarters and a pat of butter in a 6” square of aluminum foil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold foil into a neat, tight packet around the onion slices. Repeat with remaining onions.
- Set foil packets on the lower rack of the grill.
- Cook for 30 minutes until tender and cooked thoroughly.
Chili Lime Grilled Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears 4 ears sweet corn in husks
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine butter, lime zest, chili powder, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Without detaching the cornhusk from the ear, carefully pull it back and remove the silk from the corn. Replace the husks, and soak the corn in water at least 30 minutes. If the husks are too loose, secure them with kitchen string.
- Remove the ears from the water and drain. Peel back the husks and dry the ears with a clean towel.
- Spread the butter mixture evenly onto corn. Replace the husks and grill for about 25 minutes, or until tender, turning about every five minutes.
More Ideas
More unique options include artichokes, Brussels sprouts, kale, shishito peppers, and romaine. For enhanced flavor, marinate them in your favorite dressing beforehand or simply drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh pepper. Grilled kale, which can be slightly tough, transforms into crisp and wilted perfection. Enjoy it on its own or incorporate it into salads for a delightful crunch.
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