Description
These BBQ grilled vegetables are a medley of colorful, charred goodness marinated in a zesty dressing. Perfect for a main or side dish, this recipe is bursting with flavor and can be enjoyed hot off the grill or as tasty leftovers.
Ingredients
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Vegetables:
- 2 red capsicum/bell peppers
- 2 yellow capsicum/bell peppers
- 2 red onions
- 1 eggplant, halved lengthwise, then 1.25cm/0.5″ thick semi circles
- 2 zucchini, 0.7cm/1/3″ thick slices on diagonal
- 2 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed
- 200g/7oz button mushrooms
Grilling/Roasting:
- 1/4 cup (65ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped (or chives)
Grilled Vegetable Marinade (Dressing):
- 1/3 cup (85ml) lemon juice
- 1/3 cup (85ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp each dried basil, parsley, oregano, thyme (Note 2)
- 1/2 – 1 tsp chilli flakes (adjust spice to taste, Note 3)
Instructions
- Marinade: Place ingredients in a jar and shake well. Set aside 10 minutes+.
- Cutting Vegetables (see video): Keep pieces large for easy handling on the BBQ and to prevent falling through the grills.
- Grilling/Roasting Vegetables: Brush BBQ grills lightly with oil, preheat to high. Place vegetables in a large bowl, drizzle with oil, salt, pepper, garlic. Toss with hands. Grill until tender crisp with charred edges – cook times in instructions. Remove into a large bowl.
- Marinating: While hot, drizzle Dressing over vegetables and toss. Set aside 10 minutes+ before serving, sprinkled with parsley.
Notes
- SERVINGS: Makes loads, better the next day, and highly versatile! Serves 6 as a main, 8 – 12 as a side.
- Vegetables shrink by about 30% once cooked.
- Herbs – use 2 tsp mixed herbs or Italian herbs.
- Adjust chili flakes as per spice preference.
- Onion cutting – keep wedges intact for easy handling.
- Storage – great fresh, even better on Day 2! Best served at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 206 cal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 301mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
