Easy Grilled Vegetables (+ Variations)

5 from 12 votes

Easy Grilled Vegetables (+ Variations)

Easy summer side dish of grilled vegetables in a basket are SO flavorful and the perfect way to use up handfuls of vegetables, a CSA box, or what’s being harvested.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Jami Boys

Ingredients

4 cups any vegetables chopped or sliced (depending on the type) into roughly equal pieces*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 large cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional to taste (so good, really)
optional herbs and seasonings: Italian, chili powder, onion powder, etc.
OR a couple teaspoons of basic spice rub

Instructions

Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl as they are chopped. NOTE: If using any "hard" vegetables like potatoes and cauliflower, steam them until tender-crisp first.
Toss the vegetables with the oil and seasonings.
Add mixture to a grill basket over high heat in a grill that's been preheated. Evenly distribute them, cover the grill and let them sit without stirring for a few minutes to help the juices evaporate (this will be less if making only a few cups of veggies, more if the basket is full - you get the idea).
Stir them around, close the grill lid again and cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally. This may be less depending on the vegetable (especially single, smaller vegetables like green beans) - keep a good watch on them, as with any grilled foods.
Taste for tenderness when they are starting to char and look cooked through, adjusting cooking time as necessary.
Serve them as a side, over rice, in pasta, or lining a tortilla- they are so versatile!

Notes

*Our favorites are green beans, onions, sweet peppers, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, and snap peas. Either just two or a little of everything, it's up to you.

Flavor Variations:

Asian flavor: add some sesame oil and soy sauce instead of the olive and salt. And for spiciness, our favorite Sriracha sauce adds a nice bite.
Curry flavor: adding a teaspoon or so of curry powder before grilling and then toss them with a can of coconut milk after they're cooked and serve over rice.

Plan Ahead Meal Idea: Vegetable Pasta Salad

-Purposely make extra to have enough grilled vegetables to add to a bowl of cooked pasta the next day, maybe with leftover grilled chicken, and tossing all with a balsamic vinegar dressing - two dinners for one!

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