Description
Easy Grilled Vegetables are a summer staple that brings vibrant flavors and colors to your meals. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or family dinners, this quick and straightforward recipe is perfect for both grilling novices and seasoned chefs. Toss your favorite seasonal veggies in a zesty Italian dressing, let them marinate, and then grill to perfection. The result? Tender, slightly charred vegetables that are bursting with flavor! Serve them as a healthy side dish, mix them into salads, or use them as a filling for wraps. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, these Easy Grilled Vegetables will impress your guests and elevate your summer dining experience.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup Italian Salad Dressing
- Optional: Dried herbs (thyme, oregano, fennel, basil)
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini lengthwise, chop the onion into layers, and cut the bell pepper into similar-sized pieces.
- Place chopped vegetables in a Ziploc bag with Italian dressing and optional herbs. Marinate in the fridge for 4-6 hours.
- Preheat your grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Drain marinated veggies to avoid flare-ups while grilling.
- Grill vegetables for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until tender with charred edges.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding seasonal vegetables like asparagus or mushrooms. For added flavor, try using different dressings such as balsamic vinaigrette.