BBQ Grilled Vegetables
These marinated grilled vegetables are vibrant, healthy, and perfect for BBQ gatherings, showcasing the natural sweetness of seasonal produce with a flavorful marinade.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 pieces red capsicum/bell peppers
- 2 pieces yellow capsicum/bell peppers
- 2 pieces red onions
- 1 piece eggplant (halved lengthwise, then cut into 1.25cm/0.5" thick semi-circles)
- 2 pieces zucchini (sliced diagonally into 0.7cm/1/3" thick pieces)
- 2 bunches asparagus (ends trimmed)
- 200 g button mushrooms
Marinade
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup parsley (roughly chopped) or chives
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 - 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust spice to taste)
Instructions
Marinade Preparation
- Place all marinade ingredients in a jar. Shake well and let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
Cutting Vegetables
- Keep your vegetable pieces large to prevent them from falling through the grill. Cut the capsicum/bell peppers into large diagonal pieces.
- For onions, keep the root end intact, peel, cut in half, and then cut into wedges through the root end.
Grilling/Roasting Vegetables
- Brush your BBQ grills with oil and preheat to high heat (or preheat oven to 250°C/480°F).
- Place vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Toss them with your hands for even coating.
- Cook the vegetables on BBQ until they are tender and have charred edges, following these times: Asparagus & zucchini - grill for 2 minutes on each side or 10 minutes in the oven; Capsicum, mushroom, onion - grill for 3 minutes on each side or 15 minutes in the oven (flip at 10 minutes); Eggplant - grill for 4 minutes on each side.
Finishing Touches
- Once cooked, drizzle the dressing over the veggies and toss them. Let them sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture. Experiment with different vegetables based on the season or what you have at home. Allowing the vegetables to marinate longer enhances their flavor.