This amazing recipe of Simple Grilled Veggies is an easy side dish for summer and beyond.
Veggies are charred to perfection, with a crisp texture, healthy and nutritious, and so easy to prepare. Have you ever tried grilled turnips? Or how about grilled garlic scapes? Such a great way to highlight seasonal vegetables.
Around here we just love to barbecue, especially during the summer months. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, if we can find a way to use the grill, that is how it is cooked.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these easy grilled vegetables can be found at the bottom of this post.
Veggies are one of our favourite things to cook. There is something about that smokey flavour and crunchy texture that makes them taste awesome. With the help of so many wonderful spices and flavoured oils, plain veggies are taken to a whole new level of good!!
Grilled Veggies Only Need A Few Ingredients
- cauliflower
- broccoli
- asparagus
- oil
- seasoning
- lemon juice
Be sure to check out the other suggestions and recipe tips below.
How To Grill Vegetables
For this recipe, I used both the grill and a grill basket. Full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Wash and vegetables and set aside.
- Prepare the oil marinade, and place the cauliflower and broccoli in a freezer bag.
- Marinate the veggies for up to an hour.
- Preheat the grill to a medium heat.
- Add the marinated veggies to the grill basket.
- Place the asparagus right on the grills.
- Cook until the desired doneness.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the veggies and serve.
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Vegetables can really be anything you like. Zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, turnips, potatoes, the colour of the rainbow is your selection. It’s a great way to enjoy seasonal vegetables. You can even make some zucchini burgers.
Seasoning is where grilling veggies shine. You can use anything you like. I used Italian seasoning in this recipe. Seasoning blends of all kinds, or your own custom blend will work wonderfully. Fresh herbs can be used as well. Rosemary and oregano can withstand some heat. Basil and dill are best used at the very end so they do not burn.
Serving is super easy. Garnish with fresh lemon juice, pile on a platter and serve. Grilled vegetable skewers are also fun to make. You can also use the vegetables in salads, sandwiches and wraps.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
No grill basket? No worries. You can also wrap the vegetables in foil and cook on the grill. Turn the packet over at least once during the cooking time. Placing the veggies right on the grill works well too. Be sure the pieces are big enough so they do not fall through the grates.
To marinate or not to marinate? The choice is really up to you. If I have time, I like to do this step to add some wonderful flavours. This is not necessary, you can just quickly toss the washed and cut veggies with oil and seasoning and you are good to go.
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- Grilled Plums
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Simple Grilled Veggies
Ingredients
- Cauliflower (1 medium)
- Broccoli (2 bunches)
- Asparagus (1 pound)
- ½ olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ fresh lemon
Instructions
Preparing The Veggies:
- Wash, drain and cut veggies.
- Combine the oil, seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons for later.
- Place the cauliflower and broccoli in a freezer bag. Pour in the seasoned oil. Allow to marinate for 30-60 minutes at room temperature.
- Just before grilling drizzle the asparagus with reserved seasoned olive oil.
Grilling Veggies:
- Heat the BBQ to medium.
- Place basket on grill.
- Add the seasoned veggies.
- Cook until desired doneness, turning often.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over cooked veggies.
Dee
I love simple dishes like this. The lemon really added a burst of flavor.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Fresh lemon is so good in recipes like these grilled veggies.
Linda
This makes a nice addition to my summer grilling. I love how simple and fresh they are, and everyone loves it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Simple, fresh and delicious is the key to tasty summer grilling.
Moop Brown
This combination of vegetables are all very tasty together and the addition of lemon juice on top is a nice touch.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The lemon on top of these grilled veggies is key to a nice burst of flavour.
Katie Crenshaw
These vegetables were easy to grill and came out DELICIOUS! I love that the ingredients were simple but turned out so flavorful.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Simple and delicious is always nice for a change.
Amy Liu Dong
Such an easy, delicious, and healthy dish to make for my family.
This is perfect for my grilled chicken.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love grilled vegetables all summer long.
Debbie
We love grilled veggies in the summer and you really made this super simple. Thanks for all the tips , they came out perfect.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed these simply delicious grilled vegetables.
Enriqueta E Lemoine
I don’t have a grilling basket but a grilling pan. I grilled my veggies exactly as you said, and they turned out crispy on the outside and al dente inside. Delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Perfect….basket, pan or on the grates, they turn out perfect.
Carrie Robinson
This is the perfect side dish for the upcoming grilling season! 🙂 Going to be making this one on repeat all summer long.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you enjoyed this recipe for grilled veggies.
Jamie
Wow! This grilled veggies dish looks absolutely delicious! A perfect veggie dish to pair with any main dish! It’s a healthy dish that everyone will definitely love!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Healthy and delicious is always a win. ENJOY!
Colleen
We are loving getting back to grilling everything and anything and these veggies are perfection.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Grilling veggies is so easy and so delicious.
Jenny Graves
We love these fresh charred grilled vegetables. So simple and perfect! This dish will elevate any meal. Cheers!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The easiest summer side dish for sure.
Michelle
Love this simple fresh side dish for the summer. We can make it with everything!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, these grilled veggies are the perfect side dish all summer long.