Best 4 Simple Grilled Vegetables Recipes

**Grilled vegetables** are a healthy, flavorful, and colorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or appetizer. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. This article provides three simple recipes for grilled vegetables: **Classic Grilled Vegetables**, **Grilled Vegetables with Herbs and Lemon**, and **Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze**. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. **Classic Grilled Vegetables** is a basic recipe that uses olive oil, salt, and pepper to season the vegetables. **Grilled Vegetables with Herbs and Lemon** adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the vegetables with the addition of fresh herbs and lemon zest. **Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze** is a sweet and tangy recipe that uses a balsamic vinegar glaze to dress the vegetables. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious grilled vegetables.

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GRILLED VEGETABLES

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Dine alfresco with Giada De Laurentiis' Grilled Vegetables recipe, which includes squash, zucchini and eggplant, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 red bell peppers, seeded and halved
3 yellow squash (about 1 pound total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
3 zucchini (about 12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
3 Japanese eggplant (12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
12 cremini mushrooms
1 bunch (1-pound) asparagus, trimmed
12 green onions, roots cut off
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Steps:

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush the vegetables with 1/4 cup of the oil to coat lightly. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred all over, about 8 to 10 minutes for the bell peppers; 7 minutes for the yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, and mushrooms; 4 minutes for the asparagus and green onions. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. The key to getting those great grill marks is to not shift the vegetables too frequently once they've been placed on the hot grill.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil, and rosemary in a small bowl to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the herb mixture over the vegetables. Serve the vegetables, warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED VEGETABLES

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Even after they're grilled, the vegetables keep their clean, bright flavors. Arrange them in sections on several platters rather than mixing them together to create a geometric look. This vegetarian-friendly dish is perfect to serve at your next dinner party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 red or yellow bell peppers
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
12 medium, thin carrots (about 5 inches long), trimmed and peeled
2 medium yellow squash, trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks, and cut diagonally in half
2 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks, and cut diagonally in half
3 small fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch wedges or 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 small celery roots (about 12 ounces each), peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick pieces
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads radicchio, halved through the stem if small, quartered if large, stem end left intact to hold leaves together
4 small tomatoes, halved crosswise

Steps:

Place the peppers directly over the flame of a gas-stove burner on high heat or on a grill. Roast peppers, turning with tongs, until blackened all over. (Alternatively, broil peppers on a baking sheet, turning as each side becomes charred.) Transfer to a large bowl, and cover immediately with plastic wrap. Set aside to steam 15 minutes. Peel peppers; discard skin. Remove stems, seeds, and ribs; cut each pepper into 2-inch pieces.
Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add carrots; cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice-water bath to stop cooking; transfer to kitchen or paper towels to drain completely. Repeat the process with squash, zucchini, fennel, and celery root. Squash and zucchini will take about 5 minutes; fennel and celery root will take about 8 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium (if you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 5 to 6 seconds). Whisk together thyme, basil, garlic, and oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Brush all of the vegetables with herb oil. Grill peppers and blanched vegetables until heated through and marked by grill, about 5 minutes for peppers, 8 to 10 minutes for blanched vegetables. Grill radicchio and tomatoes until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes for tomatoes, 7 to 8 minutes for radicchio. Transfer to serving platters. Brush with remaining herb oil; season with salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED VEGETABLES

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Provided by Trish Hall

Categories quick, side dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 medium-size yellow squash, ends trimmed
2 medium-size zucchini, ends trimmed
2 long, thin Japanese eggplants, ends trimmed
1 medium-size red pepper
1 medium-size yellow pepper
1 fennel bulb
1 chayote (a squash available in specialty stores and some su-permarkets)
8 whole okra
4 scallions
4 shiitake mushroom tops
4 ounces olive oil
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup rice-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
4 one-inch slices of white goat's-milk cheese

Steps:

Cut squash, zucchini and eggplants in half, slicing from top to bottom. Quarter, seed and devein peppers. Trim green feathery part of fennel, then cut in quarter-inch slices, leaving core intact. Using a plastic bag or plastic gloves to protect your hands from the stickiness of the chayote, peel and then cut it into quarter-inch slices.
Put all the vegetables in a bowl. Pour oil on top and toss.
To prepare vinaigrette, mix together the vinegars and the oil. Reserve.
Place vegetables on a grill over a medium fire and cook for 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Turn over and repeat.
When cooked, put vegetables on a platter, drizzle with vinaigrette and serve with a slice of goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 696, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 193 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams

EASY GRILLED VEGETABLES

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Complete your summer supper with the deep caramelized flavors of grilled vegetables you can only get on the grill. In this recipe, patty pan squash (or zucchini), bell peppers and onions get marinated in a zesty Italian dressing and grilled for 10-15 minutes-feel free to use the variety of vegetables of your choosing. With this three-step recipe, cooking your favorite summer-ripe vegetables really is as easy as 1-2-3. Veggies on the grill can't be beat and this super-easy recipe shows you just how simple and versatile it can be!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

12 pattypan squash, about 1 inch in diameter
2 red or green bell peppers, each cut into 6 pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/3 cup Italian dressing
Freshly ground pepper, if desired

Steps:

Place vegetables in rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Pour dressing over vegetables. Cover and let stand 1 hour to blend flavors.
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove vegetables from marinade; reserve marinade. Place vegetables in grill basket or directly on grill rack.
Cover and grill vegetables 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing vegetables with marinade 2 or 3 times, until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg

Tips:

Choose the right vegetables: Select vegetables that will hold up well on the grill, such as zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and mushrooms.

Prepare the vegetables properly: Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly. Brush them with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and pepper before grilling.

Use a hot grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before cooking the vegetables. This will help to create grill marks and prevent the vegetables from sticking.

Cook the vegetables in batches: Do not overcrowd the grill. Cook the vegetables in batches to ensure that they cook evenly.

Flip the vegetables regularly: Use a spatula to flip the vegetables every few minutes so that they cook evenly on all sides.

Remove the vegetables from the grill when they are tender: The vegetables are done cooking when they are tender and slightly charred. Remove them from the grill and let them cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Grilled vegetables are a healthy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed all summer long. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily create a variety of grilled vegetable dishes that will please everyone at your table. So next time you're firing up the grill, don't forget to add some vegetables to the menu.