Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with these easy grilled vegetables, a vibrant and healthy addition to any meal. Bursting with flavor from a zesty Italian dressing and perfectly charred on the grill, these veggies are perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a nutritious side dish for weeknight dinners. This simple recipe caters to both novice and experienced grillers, allowing you to customize it with your favorite seasonal produce. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, you’ll impress your guests while enjoying a deliciously healthy option that pairs well with meats, salads, or can stand alone as a vegetarian main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and slice into pieces about 2 inches thick.
- Peel onion, halve it, and break apart individual layers into similar-sized pieces.
- Halve the bell pepper, remove seeds and stem, then cut into pieces matching the size of the other vegetables.
- Place cut veggies in a Ziploc bag, add Italian dressing to coat well, and optional dried herbs. Marinate in the fridge for 4-6 hours.
- Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat. Drain excess dressing from marinated vegetables.
- Grill veggies in the pan for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until tender with charred edges.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg