Description
Smoky, tender grilled vegetables tossed in a tangy-sweet balsamic marinade, finished with fresh herbs for a bright, satisfying vegan side or main. Trust me, you are going to love this.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 2 bell peppers (any color), cut into strips
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1 cup mushrooms (button or cremini), halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chopped parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the grates lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Add the prepared vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms) to the bowl and toss until evenly coated in the marinade. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavors or refrigerate up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Arrange the marinated vegetables in a single layer on the hot grill. Use skewers for cherry tomatoes if desired to prevent them from falling through the grates.
- Grill the vegetables 3 to 4 minutes per side, rotating occasionally, until they are tender and have nice char marks. Note that cherry tomatoes may need less time.
- Transfer the grilled vegetables to a serving platter, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, and if desired, drizzle a bit of extra balsamic vinegar or reserved marinade for extra brightness.
- Serve the vegetables warm, garnish with additional herbs or flaky sea salt, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the vegetables up to 24 hours ahead to deepen flavor.
- Keep vegetables cut in uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the grill, work in batches if needed to get good char.
- Use a grill pan or oven broiler if an outdoor grill is not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 250 g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg