The end of summer and beginning of fall brings an abundance of vegetables. Many vegetables are now considered in season and as a result, are at their lowest price of the year. While there is still decent weather, why not consider spending a little more time outdoors where you can grill these vegetables to perfection? Even if you have never grilled vegetables before, you will find they are so easy to make and quite tasty when prepared this way. Take a look below at 5 tips for perfectly grilled vegetables and see how easy it is to enjoy veggies on the grill. Take a peek and in no times, you will be a vegetable grilling pro!
Here are 5 Tips for Perfectly Grilled Vegetables
1. Add some zest!
Just like you would season meat before putting it on the grill, you want to season vegetables before grilling them. You can do this in a variety of ways. You can sprinkle them with salt or pepper, garlic salt, lemon juice, or even soak them in a bottled marinade. Season your vegetables before cooking and it will make a world of a difference.
2. Make their size manageable
When prepping vegetables for grilling, you want to be very cautious of size. If they are too big they won’t cook easily or evenly. If they are too small they will fall through the grates on the grill. Instead, cut your vegetables in medium sized chunks or slices that fit nicely over the grates but are only about ¼ of an inch thick.
3. Utilize skewers
For awkward shaped vegetables, you can always place them on wood or metal skewers. Just place the chunks of veggies on the skewers, season, and place on the grill. The skewers will make them easy to manage and help them cook evenly.
4. Get ready to flip
Vegetables on the grill do not take very long to cook, so be ready to flip! Most vegetables need about 4-5 minutes on each side on a medium to high heat. After the 4-5 minutes is up, flip and repeat on the alternate side. Some foods such as potatoes or carrots do not grill very quickly, so you should boil them prior to grilling to speed the cooking time up.
5. Add the finishing touches
Once your vegetables are grilled and ready to go, you can add some finishing touches for flavor. Sprinkle with olive oil, seasoning spices, or salad dressings. Then, grab your knife and fork and dig in, if you can wait that long.
See how easy it is to enjoy vegetables on the grill? Summer days are fleeting, but while they are still here enjoy some vegetables on the grill and see how truly tasty they can be!
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Julie Moore
5 September, 2013 at 7:27 amHappy SITS Day! I hope it is an amazing one for you! 🙂
Love the grilling tips! They are spot on, especially the size and boiling tips! I wish I’d known that the first time I tried to grill veggies. LOL 🙂
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Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:03 amIt really works 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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thedoseofreality
5 September, 2013 at 7:31 amMy hubby and younger daughter would love these tips, as they adore grilled veggies! 🙂 Happy SITS day!
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Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:04 amI love grilled veggies.. Such goodness! Thanks for the SITS wishes 🙂
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5 September, 2013 at 7:34 amHappy SITS Day!!!
Love your post on the misconception of insurance! Thanks for all the great info 😀
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Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:04 amI hope my post on Insurance helped you diminish some of those myths 😉 Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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John Hurd
5 September, 2013 at 7:40 amHow I wish that I’ve seen this article before. I really find it hard to grill some veggies. Thanks for providing such useful tips. Happy SITS day!
Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:05 amYou are right, grilling veggies is a bit tricky.. definitely not like meat, lol…
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Michelle
5 September, 2013 at 7:59 amLove grilled veggies! We do it all the time in the summer! Marinated first of course!
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Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:06 amYes, they are so good! 🙂
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Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:05 amSure, hope you find these tips helpful 🙂
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Mona (Moxie-Dude)
5 September, 2013 at 8:18 amLOVE vegetables on the grill – thanks for sharing! And Happy SITS Day! Hugs 🙂
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Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:20 amNo problem.. Thanks for the SITS wishes and also for stopping by 🙂
Joyce@MommyTalkShow
5 September, 2013 at 8:24 amWe’ve got to try this since I’m trying to get more vegetables in our son’s diet.
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Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:25 amWe can never go wrong with vegetables, right? 🙂
Renae C.
5 September, 2013 at 8:25 amI was never really much for grilled veggies…until my husband grilled some fresh from the garden green beans. Delish! Your tip to add zest is spot on!
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Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:27 amGrilled vegetables is in fact very yummy 🙂 I was pleasantly surprised when I tried it first time 🙂
Anita Breeze
5 September, 2013 at 8:37 amOh I love grilled veggies! I have a BBQ grill pan and if I’m really lazy, I use a vinaigrette salad dressing to toss them in the pan while grilling. Thanks for the reminder, I know what I’m doing this weekend!
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Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:39 amEven all these conversation on grilled vegetables makes me wanna have them tonight for dinner 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Anita 🙂
Rob
5 September, 2013 at 8:54 amWe have our garden in full bloom now, and plan on doing exactly what you say above.. we usually use s&p and olive oil.
Momless Mom
5 September, 2013 at 8:57 amEnjoy your Vegetables while you still have them Rob! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
misssrobin
5 September, 2013 at 9:16 amMmm. Sounds super yummy! Thanks for the tips.
Congratulations on your SITS day. I hope it’s a fabulous day for you.
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Patricia Figurski
5 September, 2013 at 9:18 amI love any vegetable on the grill! Thanks for your tips. I’ll check them today 🙂
Amy @ Long Drive Journey
5 September, 2013 at 10:31 amHappy SITS Day! I do a Veggie of the Month Challenge on my blog, so these are great tips!
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cindy b
5 September, 2013 at 10:34 amI’m always grilling veggies! will def be using these tips! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Laurie
5 September, 2013 at 10:59 amThis looks yummy! I hope you enjoy your SITS Day!
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Leighann
5 September, 2013 at 11:00 amlooks delicious, I’ll have to try that!
Happy SITS day!
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Melissa
5 September, 2013 at 11:03 amHappy SITS day!!!!
These are great tips and I hate the end of grilling season, because grilled veggies are the only way I will eat veggies! Any suggestions for how to get grilled like veggies in the house?
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Stacey
5 September, 2013 at 11:16 amHappy SITS Day! These sound like great tips…I’m a dunce when it comes to grilling anything, maybe I need to try it your way 🙂
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MomChalant
5 September, 2013 at 12:30 pmI have actually never grilled vegetables or had grilled vegetables. Definitely need to try them!
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Meli
5 September, 2013 at 12:45 pmThanks for the great tips. I love grilled veggies. I usually marinate mine in EVOO and minced garlic. Just made sweet onions and scallions on the grill… delicious!!
GabyMaday
5 September, 2013 at 12:55 pmThat pictures! OMG… I started drooling LOL
I need to try your tips 😉
Dana
5 September, 2013 at 1:02 pmGreat tips!
Surrealsister photog
5 September, 2013 at 1:03 pmAwesome tips, great article, love grilled veggies!
Stevie
5 September, 2013 at 1:06 pmTruth be told, I don’t love vegetables, except when they are grilled. I like your idea of putting a little salad dressing on them after they are grilled. Yum. Happy SITS Day!
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5 September, 2013 at 1:13 pmCongrats on being featured blogger today – enjoy your day!
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TJ Sims
5 September, 2013 at 1:17 pmThank you for these helpful tips. I love grilled veggies! I think we’ll be squeezing in quite a few more BBQ’s before fall so I will definitely put these tips to use 🙂 Thanks!
Carla
5 September, 2013 at 1:45 pmI still don’t have a grill because I’m afraid that I’ll just mess the whole thing up. You have a great handle on this, though!
Happy SITS Day!
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Irene S.
5 September, 2013 at 3:07 pmI love veggies on the grill. When winter comes and we are not grilling as much, I miss having them done this way. Thanks for the tips to make mine even better.
Dana
5 September, 2013 at 3:20 pmGrilling veggies is my favorite way to eat them! Thanks for the tips – they will work for roasting veggies too, which is what I do when it’s too cold to stand outside and grill. Have a great SITS day!
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Jeanine
5 September, 2013 at 4:04 pmFab tips – I love them and am always looking for the perfect way to grill veggies.
Great Blog!! Happy SITS Day.
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Tom's Foodie Blog
5 September, 2013 at 5:28 pmThese are really great tips for grilling vegetables. I found that using a vege basket is cheap and highly effective.
Savannah-Lin Dofa
5 September, 2013 at 5:28 pmI had never grilled my own veggies if ever cooking although I have ate when others have made them when we go over for parties or family dinner.. It’s a habit for me to just cook it in my meals or make salad on the side.. Will def try and grill veggies one day.. I do the cooking in kitchen.. my fiance’ does the grilling part when we use it..
Kelly
5 September, 2013 at 6:12 pmDo you recommend putting them directly on the grill? Or to put them in tin-foil or something like that?
Sue
5 September, 2013 at 6:24 pmStopping by from SITS.
Good tips and I haven’t done much grilling lately, but those look like yummy veggies 🙂
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Casey Gardner
5 September, 2013 at 6:30 pmI have always liked grilled veggies, but didn’t really know how to cook them. Thanks for sharing.
Roberta (RJ)
5 September, 2013 at 6:43 pmHope you had a wonderful feature day. Love your blog design!
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Robin Foose
5 September, 2013 at 8:37 pmI love grilled veggies…. they are YUMMY
Leah
5 September, 2013 at 8:54 pmLove grilled veggies. The seasoning makes all the difference. You can sprinkle a little feta cheese on them and drizzle some balsamic vinegar and it makes a nice grilled salad!
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Jeff Brand
5 September, 2013 at 9:16 pmThese look delicious. I love freshly grilled veggies.
Dov Shapira
5 September, 2013 at 9:42 pmI like all the 5 tips,
I put a little grape seeds oil over the veggies before they go to the grill.
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Angel The Alien
5 September, 2013 at 10:49 pmSounds good! We eat a lot of grilled or friend veggies at my house, with rice or pasta.
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Michael Sheen
6 September, 2013 at 12:13 amI love Viggies! thanks for the blog
Johnathan
6 September, 2013 at 3:31 amThanks for sharing these tips. For the skewers do you prefer using wooden or metal? One year we used wood and the ends burned. Just curious what you prefer.
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Sharm's Outlet
6 September, 2013 at 5:50 amGreat Tips thanks for sharing…
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Debi@ The Spring Mount 6 Pack
6 September, 2013 at 7:44 amI love grilled veggies. I wish I could have them more often, but our grill is flakey
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Don Purdum
6 September, 2013 at 8:20 amWe sautee and grill veggies all of the time. Thanks for the tips!!!!!
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rachel
6 September, 2013 at 11:17 amI am a huge fan of grilling veggies. Great tips. I can’t wait to add some zest and kick it up a notch.
Christy@SweetandSavoring
6 September, 2013 at 2:31 pmI don’t have an outdoor grill, but I love grilling veggies like zucchini and eggplant in our grill pan. Never would have though to sprinkle on some lemon juice or other seasonings (besides salt) during the grilling process, though. Thanks!
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Daniele Holmberg
6 September, 2013 at 4:40 pmThanks for the great tips for cooking vegetables. 🙂 If they are not cooked right they are not ass enjoyable to eat, so this is very helpful.:)
Lindsey G
6 September, 2013 at 8:38 pmSeriously awesome tips! Love that these make grilling veggies seem EASY!
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