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BBQ Grilled Vegetables

Savory BBQ Grilled Vegetables with Lemon Herb Goodness

Delight your senses with BBQ Grilled Vegetables marinated in a zesty lemon herb garlic mix. A healthy, vibrant side for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Red Capsicum/Bell Peppers or substitute with yellow or green peppers
  • 2 cups Yellow Capsicum/Bell Peppers any bell pepper can be used based on preference
  • 1 cup Red Onions can substitute with white onions
  • 1 medium Eggplant or substitute with zucchini or squash
  • 2 medium Zucchini or substitute with yellow squash
  • 1 bunch Asparagus or substitute with green beans
  • 1 cup Button Mushrooms or substitute with portobello or shiitake mushrooms
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or use avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley/Chives any fresh herb can be swapped
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or vinegar can work
  • 1 teaspoon White Sugar honey or maple syrup can replace
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs such as basil, parsley, oregano, or thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust quantity to taste

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • jar
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Platter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small jar, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, garlic, dried herbs, salt, and chili flakes. Shake well and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Wash and cut vegetables into large pieces. Arrange them on a platter to soak in the marinade later.
  3. Preheat the grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. In a mixing bowl, toss all vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Ensure even coating.
Grilling
  1. Grill zucchini and asparagus for 2 minutes per side, then add bell peppers and mushrooms for 3 minutes per side, and eggplant for 4 minutes per side.
  2. Transfer grilled vegetables to a bowl and drizzle with marinade while still warm. Toss gently.
  3. Let the vegetables rest for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate grilled vegetables while warm to maximize flavor. Experiment with different vegetables for variety in your dish.

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