Description
Transform your summer meals with this Ultimate Grilled Vegetables Marinade! This easy and flavorful recipe will elevate your barbecues, picnics, or family dinners. The marinade combines the tanginess of balsamic vinegar, the richness of olive oil, and a hint of sweetness from honey, enhancing the natural flavors of fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, and carrots. Impress your guests with vibrant, charred veggies that are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Perfectly customizable to suit seasonal produce or personal preferences, this grilled vegetable mix is a healthy side dish you can enjoy any time.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound carrots (halved or quartered)
- 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
- 2 zucchini (cut into sixths)
- 2 yellow squash (cut into sixths)
- 1 large red bell pepper (cut into ½ inch strips)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the chopped vegetables in a large bowl or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Toss to coat evenly.
- Let the vegetables marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill the marinated veggies for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and slightly charred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg