Description
Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Marinade is a colorful, healthy side dish featuring a mix of fresh vegetables marinated in a tangy balsamic blend, then grilled to smoky perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 yellow squash, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into large chunks
- 1 red onion, sliced into thick rings
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, whole or halved
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Place all the vegetables in a large bowl or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Toss to coat evenly.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill vegetables for 4–5 minutes per side, or until tender and slightly charred.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a grill basket or skewers to keep smaller vegetables from falling through the grates.
- Marinate the vegetables ahead of time to save effort during mealtime.
- These grilled veggies also make great sandwich fillings or salad toppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grilled vegetables, balsamic grilled veggies, healthy side dish, summer grilling, vegan BBQ