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Published: June 8, 2021 Last Modified: June 8, 2021 By Sara 18 Comments

Grilled Vegetables

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These grilled vegetables are an assortment of colorful veggies bathed in a flavorful garlic and herb marinade, then cooked to perfection on the grill. An easy dish that’s quick to make and always gets rave reviews! Grilled veggies pair well with almost any protein such as beef, fish or chicken.

When I’m grilling up some meat, I always make a side dish like grilled asparagus, potato foil packets, or these beautiful and delicious grilled vegetables.

These grilled vegetables are an assortment of colorful veggies bathed in a flavorful garlic and herb marinade, then cooked to perfection on the grill. These grilled vegetables are an assortment of colorful veggies bathed in a flavorful garlic and herb marinade, then cooked to perfection on the grill.

A colorful platter of grilled vegetables flavored with garlic and herbs.

There are so many ways to incorporate vegetables into your daily diet, but I must say, grilled vegetables are my absolute favorite. They’re tender and so flavorful and smoky from the grill, I make them all summer long! You can use any vegetables you like best for a super colorful side dish that’s packed with nutrients.

How do you make grilled vegetables?

This recipe starts with fresh vegetables. I like to go with a rainbow colored combination of red bell peppers, small carrots, yellow squash, asparagus, red onions and mushrooms. The vegetables soak in a garlic and herb marinade, then go on the grill to sear to perfection. I use my charcoal grill when the weather is nice, or my stovetop grill pan when it’s cold outside.

Carrots, peppers, squash, mushrooms and asparagus in a mixing bowl.

What veggies are good to BBQ?

Most vegetables are great to toss on the grill, you’ll only want to stay away from delicate leafy vegetables such as kale or bok choy. Aside from the veggies shown in these photos, other great vegetables to grill include potatoes, brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob and eggplant.

Raw vegetables in a bowl with garlic, herbs and olive oil.

Tips for grilled veggies

  • Cut each variety of vegetable into evenly sized pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
  • Some vegetables take longer to grill than others – denser vegetables such as carrots and potatoes need more time on the grill.
  • You can grill your vegetables directly on the grates, use a grilling basket, or skewer your veggies to make kabobs
  • I like to finish my vegetables with a sprinkling of parsley. If you don’t have parsley on hand, other great options include green onions, thyme, basil or dill.
  • This recipe calls for dried Italian seasoning, which is located in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. This seasoning is a blend of dried basil, oregano, parsley and garlic powder. If you can’t find Italian seasoning, you can make your own by combining the dried herbs and garlic powder in equal amounts.

A grill pan with an assortment of vegetables cooking on it.

WAYS TO USE GRILLED VEGETABLES

You can eat grilled veggies as-is as a side dish, but I often make extra vegetables to use in other recipes during the week.

  • Pasta: Grilled veggies are the perfect addition to lasagna or fettuccine alfredo.
  • Salad: Coarsely chop your veggies and add them to a green salad along with some shaved parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts.
  • Sandwiches: Layer grilled vegetables with fresh mozzarella, spinach and pesto for an amazing sandwich.
  • Pizza: Chop your veggies and add them on top of a frozen cheese pizza.

A platter of grilled veggies including peppers, onions and carrots.

More great grilling recipes

  • BBQ Pork Chops
  • Garlic Butter Steak Kabobs
  • Marinated Salmon
  • Chicken Kabobs
  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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Grilled Vegetables

These grilled vegetables are an assortment of colorful veggies bathed in a flavorful garlic and herb marinade, then cooked to perfection on the grill. An easy dish that’s quick to make and always gets rave reviews! Grilled veggies pair well with almost any protein such as beef, fish or chicken.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 138kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds assorted vegetables trimmed and halved or cut into 2 inch pieces. I used asparagus, mushrooms, red onion, red bell peppers, baby carrots and yellow squash.
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving optional

Instructions

  • Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and minced garlic in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the vegetables to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
  • Add the denser vegetables first, such as the carrots (or potatoes if using). Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the rest of the vegetables to the grill.
  • Cook the vegetables for 3-5 minutes per side or until browned and tender.
  • Place the vegetables on a serving plate. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1360IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3.6mg
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This post was originally published on May 8, 2019 and was updated on June 8, 2021 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. Krystle says

      June 18, 2021 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      These added such beautiful color and flavor to my pizza. An easy recipe that I’m bookmarking for future use!

      Reply
    2. Kristen says

      June 18, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      The garlic marinade on here made this dish! Even my kids were begging for more vegetables.

      Reply
    3. Lily says

      June 18, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      These were the perfect side to prep for our day out at the park, we loved the variety of grilled veggies, I even added some of them into a burger and the flavor was amazing!

      Reply
    4. Robin Marella says

      May 28, 2021 at 7:20 pm

      Can these be made ahead on an indoor grillpan then reheated a day or two later on an outdoor grill?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 28, 2021 at 7:51 pm

        You could try it but the texture would probably change, they’d end up a lot softer!

        Reply
    5. Cathy says

      May 23, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      Oh wow….these are definitely going to be on the menu next time we grill!

      Reply
    6. Debbie says

      May 18, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      These are so popular with my guests as it seems everyone is doing low carb diets! I like them because they look and taste awesome and really easy to prepare. Any left overs are great in the salad the next day.

      Reply
    7. Andrea Metlika says

      May 16, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      These grilled veggies look so good!! I can’t wait to get my grille going.

      Reply
    8. Denise says

      May 16, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      First of all I love how colorful and healthy this looks! I love veggies and with the summer coming up we grill alot. I can’t wait to make this for dinner soon as it would be the perfect side dish for grilled fish, chicken, steaks etc. Great post!

      Reply
    9. Deanne says

      May 16, 2019 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      I love grilling veggies at the start of my week and these look delicious!

      Reply
    10. Noelle says

      May 16, 2019 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe, grilled veggies are the best!!

      Reply
    11. Suzy says

      May 16, 2019 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Grilled vegetables are my favorite side dish!

      Reply
    12. Shannon Graham says

      May 10, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      These look so good. They would go really well with a plethora of dishes!

      Reply
    13. Beth Pierce says

      May 10, 2019 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      I love all the colors and flavors of this simple side dish! PERFECT for spring and summer cookouts!

      Reply
    14. Jade Manning says

      May 10, 2019 at 10:12 am

      5 stars
      This would make the perfect side dish for any meal!

      Reply
    15. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      May 10, 2019 at 8:16 am

      I LOVE grilled vegetables! These look amaaazing!!

      Reply
    16. Catalina says

      May 10, 2019 at 3:12 am

      5 stars
      Grilled vegetables are always the best side dish! I will make it at home!

      Reply
    17. Demeter says

      May 9, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love the flavor that grilling the vegetables brings out! A side dish that everyone loves and goes with everything too.

      Reply

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