**Grilled Italian Vegetables: A Symphony of Flavors and Colors**
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and captivating colors of grilled Italian vegetables, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This delectable dish is an orchestra of tender-crisp vegetables, each contributing its unique melody to create a harmonious symphony of tastes and textures. From the smoky sweetness of bell peppers to the earthy elegance of zucchini and the subtly bitter charm of radicchio, these grilled gems offer a delightful dance of flavors on your palate. With just a hint of olive oil, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this vibrant platter transports you to the sun-kissed fields of Italy, where culinary traditions and passion for fresh produce intertwine.
GRILLED ITALIAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
You will need a vegetable grill rack for this recipe if you plan on grilling the veggies (you could do them on the stove if you'd like). Very simple recipe. Allow 1 hour time to marinate chicken. Served over linguini and topped with parmesan cheese. We love this dish.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Chicken
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken, zucchini and red pepper in a 2 quart baking dish (or resealable plastic bag) and then add 1/2 cup of the salad dressing, turning to coat. Cover dish (or seal bag) and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning once during refrigeration.
- Spray grill racks with non-stick spray and preheat grill to medium heat.
- Drain chicken and vegetables (do not reserve marinade); and place chicken on one side of the grill.
- Place vegetables on vegetable grill tray/rack which has been pretreated with non-stick spray on the other side of grill.
- Pour 1/3 cup of the remaining dressing in a small bowl to use for basting during the grilling.
- Grill vegetables for 14-18 minutes or until crisp tender - turning once and brushing frequently.
- Grill chicken 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to 180F - turning once and basting frequently.
- Meanwhile while chicken and veggies are cooking, cook linguini to desired doneness (as directed on the package), drain and toss with remaining 1/2 cup salad dressing (not marinade or basting remainders - new dressing).
- Remove chicken and veggies from grill and slice chicken into crosswise slices and slice veggies into good sized chunks.
- Arrange chicken and veggies over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese then serve immediately.
GRILLED ITALIAN STEAK AND VEGETABLES
Balsamic vinaigrette, fresh basil and peppered seasoned salt impart zesty flavor to grilled strip steaks and colorful vegetables.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of the dressing, 2 tablespoons of the basil and 3/4 teaspoon of the peppered seasoned salt in large bowl; set aside for vegetables. Mix remaining dressing, basil and peppered seasoned salt in shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag; add beef. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Add asparagus, onion and bell pepper to reserved dressing mixture; toss to coat. Place in disposable 8-inch square foil pan or grill basket (grill "wok"). Reserve dressing in bowl.
- Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill pan of vegetables 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 5 minutes. Add beef to grill next to pan. Cover and grill beef and vegetables 10 to 12 minutes, turning beef once and stirring vegetables occasionally, until beef is desired doneness and vegetables are tender. Brush beef with reserved marinade during last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Add vegetables to bowl with reserved dressing; toss to coat. Cut beef into thin slices. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve vegetables with beef. Drizzle with additional dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGES WITH PASTA AND VEGETABLES
Friends expecting the same grilled chicken? Surprise them and serve grilled meat and veggies tossed with pasta!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill sausages 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center.
- Brush bell pepper pieces with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add to grill for last 10 minutes of cooking time, turning frequently, until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Cut sausages into 1/2-inch slices; cut bell peppers into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Toss pasta, sausages, bell peppers, tomatoes and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg
GRILLED ITALIAN VEGETABLES
Individual aluminum foil packets are a great way to customize meals and sides for even the pickiest eaters.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Place 1/2 of vegetables in center of one sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil; repeat with remaining vegetables on 2 sheet of foil. Combine garlic, oil, lemon juice, basil, seasoned salt and thyme in small bowl; drizzle over vegetables.
- Bring up sides of foil over vegetables; fold down two times. Double fold both ends of foil to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make two packets. Place packets on baking sheet with 1-inch sides.
- Slide packets off of baking sheet onto preheated grill.
- Grill 10 to 12 minutes on medium-high in covered grill.
- Slide packets off of grill onto baking sheet. Open packets carefully by cutting beside top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape.
- Transfer grilled vegetables to plates, and sprinkle with grated cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 214.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
GRILLED ITALIAN CHUCK ROAST WITH VEGETABLES
My friend, Kendra, who enjoys cooking, needlecrafting, helping the homeless, and shuffleboard gave me this and said it is really a nice roast to grill when it is too hot to turn on the oven. Notice that you need to marinate it the night before, I have not included the marinading time in the preparation time. Because charcoal grilling varies with temperature of coals, size of grill, weight of meat, etc. I urge you to use your meat thermometer to get it to your own family's preference.
Provided by WiGal
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pierce beef several times and put into ziplock bag; dump in the Italian dressing and first sliced onion into bag.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Prepare the grill for medium heat.
- Drain marinade from beef and put roast onto grill rack; discard marinade and first onion.
- Grill roast at MEDIUM on grate, hood down, until beef is well seared, about 20 minutes, turning over at least once.
- Meanwhile prepare a large aluminum roasting pan lined with foil large enough that later you can cover the meat).
- Place the seared meat into that foil container, sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Pierce the potatoes.
- Arrange potatoes, second onion, and carrots around meat.
- In a small bowl, mix beef broth, garlic, pepper, and rosemary); pour this over the meat and vegetables.
- Cover all with foil.
- Grill covered at MEDIUM heat until roast is tender, possibly up to 1 1/2 hours. Recently, made a 2 1/4 pound roast and it only took 1 hour and 15 minutes after the initial searing. Use your meat thermometer to gauge doneness level I would start checking after 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Allow resting time of 10 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your vegetables are at their peak flavor.
- Wash and dry your vegetables thoroughly. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the grill.
- Cut your vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Toss your vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. This will help them to brown and caramelize on the grill.
- Grill your vegetables over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Turn your vegetables frequently. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Remove your vegetables from the grill when they are tender-crisp. You don't want to overcook them, or they will become mushy.
- Serve your vegetables immediately. They are best enjoyed hot off the grill.
Conclusion:
Grilled Italian vegetables are a delicious and healthy side dish or appetizer. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a delicious grilled vegetable dish that will be the star of your next meal.
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