Perfectly Grilled Vegetables
Elevate your outdoor dining experience with "Perfectly Grilled Vegetables," a vibrant and flavorful recipe that's both healthy and irresistibly delicious. Featuring a colorful medley of zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and tender asparagus, these vegetables are lightly tossed in an aromatic marinade of olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, and thyme. Grilled to perfection, each piece boasts smoky char marks and tender bites, while a drizzle of fresh lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for summer BBQs, family dinners, or as a flavorful side to your favorite mains. Discover the best way to grill vegetables for maximum taste and nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 large red onion
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Cut the red and yellow bell peppers into large chunks.
Slice the red onion into thick rings.
Trim the woody ends of the asparagus.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Add the prepared vegetables to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the olive oil mixture.
Place the vegetables on the grill in a single layer.
Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they have nice grill marks and are tender.
Juice the lemon and drizzle it over the grilled vegetables before serving.
Transfer the grilled vegetables to a platter and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6116 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2873 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
