Grilled eggplant, zucchini and peppers are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The smokiness of the grill brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables, while the marinade infuses them with a burst of flavor. These recipes offer a variety of marinades to choose from, including a classic Italian dressing, a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, and a spicy harissa paste. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for your next party, these grilled vegetable recipes are sure to please everyone at the table. The recipes also include tips for choosing the best vegetables, grilling them to perfection, and serving them with a variety of accompaniments. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy the deliciousness of grilled eggplant, zucchini, and peppers!
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GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
A simple recipe for vegetables that let's their quality and freshness shine through! A variety of other vegetables (cut at least 1/2-inch thick) can be used with this recipe such as: mushrooms, onions, squash, and red peppers.
Provided by Natasha
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss eggplants, zucchinis, and bell peppers in soy sauce marinade. Marinate for about 45 minutes.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove vegetables from marinade, shaking off excess.
- Grill vegetables on preheated grill until tender, 10 to 15 minutes, brushing vegetables with marinade. Transfer cooked vegetables to a platter and serve with any remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 380.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
GRILLED EGGPLANT, PEPPERS AND ONIONS
The happy mix of eggplant, peppers and onions is found throughout the Mediterranean. Cooking the vegetables over hot coals adds a welcome smokiness, but even a stovetop grill gives a hint of smoky flavor, so don't fret if you can't grill outside. This salad is meant to be served at room temperature. Feel free to make it up to 2 hours ahead.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare a bed of hot coals in a charcoal grill, or heat a stovetop grill to medium-high. Arrange eggplants, onions and peppers on a baking sheet. Paint vegetables lightly on both sides with olive oil.
- Working in batches, grill all vegetables on both sides until softened and lightly charred, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. When all vegetables are cooked, chop them into rough chunks and place in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and the vinegar. Season well with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Add capers and toss again.
- Transfer mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle with oregano and crushed red pepper. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 88, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 547 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
GRILLED EGGPLANT AND ZUCCHINI
Finding myself with an abundant amount of eggplant and zucchini from the garden, I had to get creative and come up with a variety of dishes using these ingredients. These grilled vegetables are delicious warm or cooled! Use them to make a veggie sandwich or serve alongside any pasta dish.
Provided by Jenn T.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine eggplant, zucchini, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Drizzle in olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Cook vegetables directly on the preheated grill until tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 308.8 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI AND SWEET RED PEPPER STEW
Makes a great veggie main meal!
Provided by Barbara Ann Ring
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot. Rinse eggplant and pat dry. Saute until slightly browned. Stir in onion and saute until transparent. Stir in garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in rice, zucchini, red bell pepper, tomatoes, wine, water, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture reaches a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in basil, parsley and rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1054.3 mg, Sugar 16.5 g
GRILLED BALSAMIC EGGPLANT, PEPPERS, AND ZUCCHINI
This colorful, fresh vegetable dish utilizes your grill to the best of its abilities. Whether you serve it as a vegetarian-friendly entrée or a side dish, this will brighten up any summertime plate.This recipe is courtesy of Peapod.
Provided by Carolyn Menyes
Time 29m59S
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the eggplant, zucchini, and pepper into bite-sized chunks and set in a large bowl.
- Add the whole cherry tomatoes and toss together with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Set a grill to medium-high heat and place vegetables in a grill basket.
- Cook for 15-20 min. tossing every 3 minutes, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
- Meanwhile, coarsely chop the basil.
- Remove cooked vegetables from the grill and drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with fresh basil.
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND EGGPLANT CASSEROLE WITH PISTACHIO PESTO
This casserole is a grilled take on ratatouille.
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Preheat a grill for cooking on medium-high heat.
- Drizzle the eggplants, zucchini and spring onions with 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place everything on the grill and cook until just seared, about 2 minutes per side. Place the bell peppers and tomatoes in a large baking dish. Bake until blistered, about 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, dice all the vegetables and add to a medium (10- to 12-inch) cast-iron casserole dish. Set aside.
- Add the garlic, pistachios and basil to a food processor. Turn on and drizzle in 2 ounces olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 ounces olive oil and the cheese. Taste for seasoning and texture. Top the eggplant with the pesto and grate the Parmesan over the top.
- Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
GRILLED EGGPLANT PEPPER SANDWICHES
I love eggplant! These savory, filling sandwiches give the vegetable new meaning. One bite, and you're hooked. Even my grandchildren love them. -Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; process until blended. Set aside., For sandwiches, in a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic, pepper and salt; brush over eggplant and red peppers. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Arrange vegetables on a grilling grid; place on a grill rack over drip pan., Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Remove and keep warm. Grill bread over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until toasted., Spread olive mixture over toast. Top four slices with vegetables and basil; top with remaining toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 31g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND OR EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)
What to do with all that home grown zucchini? A great refreshing summer side dish. Eat hot or slice and throw into a cold pasta salad. Serve it in a grilled veggie sandwich. For example Chicken With Zucchini and Roasted Pepper Wraps recipe #94658
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 16m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice zucchini in lengthwise into four slices.
- Mix oil, pepper, garlic, and oregano.
- Rub with oil mixture.
- Let marinate for about 30-60 minutes.
- Place zucchini on hot grill.
- Grill until browned.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix lime juice and cilantro together.
- Sprinkle with lime juice.
- Season with salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 23.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.4, Protein 3
SUMMER VEGETABLE SKEWERS
Of all the possible vegetables to grill on skewers, zucchini and eggplant are some of the best, turning velvety soft and richly flavored as they sear over the flames. In this recipe, they're quickly marinated in oregano, garlic and olive oil while the grill heats, then brightened with plenty of fresh lemon juice just before serving. Salting them for 10 or so minutes before grilling helps season them through and through, but you can skip that step if you're short on time.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories skewers and kebabs, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the grill to high. With a colander set in the sink, lightly sprinkle the eggplant or zucchini with a little salt. Toss well and set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Whisk in oil. Pat vegetables dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, and add to the bowl. Gently toss to coat. Let marinate while the grill heats up.
- Thread vegetables onto metal or pre-soaked bamboo skewers (see Tip), keeping the eggplant and zucchini on separate skewers, if using both vegetables. Reserve any leftover marinade at the bottom of bowl.
- When the grill is hot, add the skewers. Cook, rotating them carefully every few minutes, until evenly browned and slightly charred in places, about 7 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Brush with remaining marinade and squeeze a lemon wedge all over. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve.
GRILLED PEPPERS AND ZUCCHINI
This versatile side dish is so simple and quick that I had to share it. Grilling the colorful veggies in a foil packet means one less dish to wash, but I sometimes stir-friy the mixture on the stovetop. -Karen Anderson, Fair Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the vegetables on a double layer of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 15 in.). Dot with butter; drizzle with soy sauce. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND BELL PEPPER COUSCOUS
Categories Side Bell Pepper Zucchini Summer Couscous Gourmet Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- Trim zucchini and cut each lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Quarter bell pepper lengthwise, discarding seeds, stem, and ribs. Brush zucchini with oil and grill with bell pepper on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until zucchini is just tender and pepper is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, vegetables may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Cut zucchini into 1-inch-wide pieces and cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
- Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt. In a dry 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan toast cumin seeds over moderately low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Add couscous and immediately cover pan. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand 5 minutes. With a fork fluff couscous and in a bowl toss with vegetables, garlic paste, and salt to taste.
Tips:
- Choose firm, fresh vegetables for grilling. Look for eggplants, zucchini, and peppers that are deep in color and free of blemishes.
- Slice the vegetables evenly so that they cook at the same rate. Aim for 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Toss the vegetables in olive oil, salt, and pepper before grilling. This will help them to caramelize and develop flavor.
- Grill the vegetables over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve the grilled vegetables immediately or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or main course.
Conclusion:
Grilled eggplant, zucchini, and peppers are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy summer produce. These vegetables are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and they can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you grill them, roast them, or sauté them, these vegetables are sure to please.
When grilling eggplant, zucchini, and peppers, it is important to choose firm, fresh vegetables. Look for eggplants, zucchini, and peppers that are deep in color and free of blemishes. You should also slice the vegetables evenly so that they cook at the same rate. Aim for 1/2-inch thick slices.
Once the vegetables are sliced, toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper. This will help them to caramelize and develop flavor. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
Grill the vegetables over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred. You can also grill the vegetables in a grill pan over medium heat.
Serve the grilled vegetables immediately or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or main course. Grilled vegetables are also a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
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