BBQ Grilled Marinated Vegetables (Printable Version)
Fresh vegetables char-grilled to perfection in a zesty herb marinade. Perfect summer side or vegetarian main ready in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks
02 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks
03 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
04 - 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 8 oz button mushrooms, halved if large
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
→ Marinade
08 - 1/4 cup olive oil
09 - 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
10 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
14 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
15 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
16 - 1 tsp kosher salt
17 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
02 - Add all prepared vegetables to the marinade. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Thread vegetables onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers if desired, or prepare to grill directly on the grates.
05 - Grill vegetables for 4-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and tender-crisp. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Transfer grilled vegetables to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The marinade transforms ordinary vegetables into something that disappears from the platter first
- They reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if there are any leftovers
02 -
- Dont crowd the grill or your vegetables will steam instead of char
- Metal skewers work best, but soak wooden ones for 30 minutes if using them
03 -
- A splash of maple syrup in the marinade creates gorgeous caramelization
- Let the vegetables rest for 5 minutes after grilling before serving