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BBQ Grilled Vegetables

Savory BBQ Grilled Vegetables with Zesty Lemon Marinade

This BBQ Grilled Vegetables recipe features tender-crisp veggies marinated in a zesty lemon sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinade Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Can substitute with lime juice
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar Honey or maple syrup can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium red bell peppers Can use any color bell peppers
  • 2 medium yellow bell peppers Orange bell peppers are a good alternative
  • 1 large red onion Other varieties of onion can be used
  • 1 medium eggplant Zucchini can be used as a substitute
  • 2 medium zucchini Summer squash can be used as an alternative
  • 8-10 spears asparagus Green beans can also be used
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms Portobello or shiitake mushrooms will enhance the flavor

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Jar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a jar, combine lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Shake vigorously and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Wash and cut vegetables into appropriate sizes for grilling.
  3. Preheat the grill to high heat and brush the grates with olive oil.
  4. Toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic until evenly coated.
  5. Grill vegetables for 2-4 minutes on each side or until tender-crisp with grill marks. For oven use, roast for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Drizzle the marinade over hot vegetables and let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Consider topping your grilled vegetables with feta cheese or nuts for added texture and flavor.

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