Grilled Vegetables

Name: Grilled Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Menu
Ingredients: Olive Oil — To taste; Balsamic Vinegar — To taste; Garlic — To taste; Italian Seasoning — To taste; Parmesan Cheese — To taste; Salt — To taste; Pepper — To taste; Bell Peppers — To taste; Red Onions — To taste; Broccoli — To taste; Cauliflower — To taste; Zucchini — To taste; Squash — To taste

These vibrant grilled vegetables are the ultimate effortless side dish, featuring a medley of colourful produce tossed in a tangy balsamic, garlic, and parmesan marinade. Charred perfectly on the grill to achieve a tender-crisp texture and a light smoky finish, this versatile recipe works with any vegetables in your fridge, making it a simple yet flavourful staple for any barbecue or quick weeknight dinner.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 12 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Notes:

While a homemade balsamic marinade is recommended for the best depth of flavour, a store-bought balsamic dressing with a little extra grated parmesan cheese stirred in makes a fantastic and easy time-saving substitution.

This recipe is highly flexible; feel free to use any mix of vegetables you have on hand, such as red onion, bell peppers, zucchini, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, or mushrooms.

For best results, let the vegetables marinate for 30 to 45 minutes; the acidity from the balsamic vinegar helps the veggies absorb the flavours, though throwing them on the grill immediately works well if you are short on time.

Using a grill basket is highly recommended, especially when grilling smaller items like broccoli or cauliflower florets, as it prevents them from slipping through the grates and ensures they stay grouped for easy tossing.

Aim for a tender-crisp texture rather than fully soft; grilling over direct heat at 200 C to 230 C for about 8 to 12 minutes typically provides that perfect balance of a beautiful char without making the vegetables mushy.

Prepare Marinade
Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh minced garlic, Italian seasoning, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper directly in a large resealable bag.

Marinate Vegetables
Add your chopped vegetables to the bag, seal tightly, and toss to coat thoroughly, letting them sit for 30 to 45 minutes if time permits, or grilling immediately.

Grill
Transfer the marinated vegetables into a grill basket and place over direct heat at 200 C to 230 C, tossing every few minutes to ensure even cooking and charring.

Serve
Remove from the grill once the vegetables are tender-crisp and beautifully charred, then arrange on a platter to serve as a versatile side dish with any main course.