Description
Mediterranean magic meets summer freshness in balsamic grilled vegetables, where colorful zucchini, peppers, and eggplant dance with tangy herbs. Grill masters and vegetable enthusiasts will savor this simple yet elegant dish that celebrates seasonal produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds or strips
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 8 ounces (240 grams) mushrooms (button or cremini), halved
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (optional, adds a nice tang)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Vegetable Seasoning: Transfer chopped vegetables into a large bowl or zip-top bag, pour prepared marinade over them, and gently toss to ensure complete coating. Allow vegetables to absorb flavors for 20-30 minutes, enabling deeper taste penetration.
- Grill Setup: Preheat grill to medium-high temperature around 400°F, creating optimal conditions for caramelization and even cooking.
- Grilling Technique: Arrange marinated vegetables directly on grill grates, inside a specialized grill basket, or threaded onto skewers. Grill for 10-15 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve uniform charring and maintain tenderness, ensuring each piece develops a rich, smoky essence without burning.
Notes
- Allow vegetables to soak in the balsamic mixture for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor depth and ensure even coating.
- Lightly oil grill grates before cooking to keep delicate vegetables from breaking apart during grilling.
- Choose firm vegetables with similar cooking times like zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and onions to ensure uniform grilling and texture.
- Monitor heat carefully to avoid burning; medium-high heat creates perfect caramelization without charring vegetables excessively.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg