Grilled Vegetables Recipe for Beginners
Fire up the grill for vibrant grilled vegetables! This beginner-friendly recipe delivers smoky, tender veggies in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a healthy side or main, it’s simple, colorful, and bursting with flavor. Ideal for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, you’ll love how easy it is to make!
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 1 medium zucchini sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 red bell pepper seeded, cut into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper seeded, cut into strips
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
- 8 cherry tomatoes whole
- 1 small eggplant sliced into ½-inch rounds
Marinade:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and slice vegetables as listed for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss veggies in marinade; let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F); oil grates.
- Grill vegetables for 3–5 minutes per side until tender and charred.
- Remove to a platter and serve hot.
Notes
For perfect grilled vegetables, slice evenly to ensure consistent cooking. Variation: Add a pinch of chili flakes to the marinade for a spicy twist.
Nutrition: Calories: 150 kcal Carbohydrates: 12g Protein: 2g Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 1.5g Sodium: 300mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 6g