Grilled Vegetables (Printer-Friendly)

Simple grilled vegetables seasoned with olive oil, salt and pepper that showcase the natural sweetness and savory flavors of summer produce.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 portobello mushrooms
02 - 1 eggplant
03 - 1 zucchini
04 - 1 yellow squash
05 - 1 onion
06 - 1 bunch thick asparagus
07 - 1 red bell pepper

→ Seasonings and Oil

08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon kosher salt
10 - 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Clean the grill grates and preheat to medium heat, 350°F to 450°F.
02 - Trim the ends of the eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, and onion, and slice into ⅓" to ½" pieces. Seed the red bell pepper and cut into quarters. Trim the ends of the asparagus.
03 - Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
04 - Grill the vegetables with the lid closed until tender and lightly charred, about 8 to 10 minutes for the bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms; and 5 to 7 minutes for the yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, and asparagus.
05 - Serve the grilled vegetables warm or at room temperature.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For vegetables like artichokes or carrots, boil first before grilling for optimal results.