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Garlic Grilled Vegetables with Asparagus

Garlic Grilled Vegetables with Asparagus: A Summer Delight

A vibrant mix of grilled vegetables, including asparagus, marinated with garlic and herbs, perfect for summer barbecues.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • ¼ cup olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or white pepper
  • 1 handful chopped fresh herbs basil or parsley recommended
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest or lime zest
Vegetables
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sweet varieties
  • 2 zucchini or yellow squash
  • 2 yellow summer squash or zucchini
  • 1 cup fresh green beans or snap peas
  • 8 cremini mushrooms or button mushrooms
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears or broccoli
  • 1 red onion or white/yellow onion

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • grill basket
  • foil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Add in dried oregano, lemon zest, and chopped fresh herbs.
  2. Cut bell peppers into strips, slice zucchini and yellow squash into ½-inch rounds, and halve cremini mushrooms. Trim ends of green beans and asparagus.
  3. Toss chopped vegetables in the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Grill bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion for approx. 2 minutes per side until charred and tender.
  6. Prepare a foil packet with asparagus and green beans, drizzle with marinade, seal tightly, and place on the grill for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Use a grill basket for mushrooms and zucchini, grill for about 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove all vegetables from the grill, serve on a platter, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, slice vegetables uniformly to avoid losing any on the grill. Fresh herbs can be mixed and matched based on preference.

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