Embark on a culinary journey to Italy's vibrant flavors with our exploration of the best grilled Italian vegetables recipes. Discover a symphony of tastes and textures as we delve into the art of grilling these Mediterranean gems. From the smoky aroma of roasted peppers to the tender sweetness of zucchini and eggplant, each vegetable brings a unique charm to the table. Whether you're seeking a light and healthy side dish or a hearty vegetarian main course, our curated collection of recipes will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the sun-kissed hills of Italy.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED ITALIAN STEAK AND VEGETABLES
Balsamic vinaigrette, fresh basil and peppered seasoned salt impart zesty flavor to grilled strip steaks and colorful vegetables.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of the dressing, 2 tablespoons of the basil and 3/4 teaspoon of the peppered seasoned salt in large bowl; set aside for vegetables. Mix remaining dressing, basil and peppered seasoned salt in shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag; add beef. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Add asparagus, onion and bell pepper to reserved dressing mixture; toss to coat. Place in disposable 8-inch square foil pan or grill basket (grill "wok"). Reserve dressing in bowl.
- Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill pan of vegetables 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 5 minutes. Add beef to grill next to pan. Cover and grill beef and vegetables 10 to 12 minutes, turning beef once and stirring vegetables occasionally, until beef is desired doneness and vegetables are tender. Brush beef with reserved marinade during last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Add vegetables to bowl with reserved dressing; toss to coat. Cut beef into thin slices. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve vegetables with beef. Drizzle with additional dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED ITALIAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
You will need a vegetable grill rack for this recipe if you plan on grilling the veggies (you could do them on the stove if you'd like). Very simple recipe. Allow 1 hour time to marinate chicken. Served over linguini and topped with parmesan cheese. We love this dish.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Chicken
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken, zucchini and red pepper in a 2 quart baking dish (or resealable plastic bag) and then add 1/2 cup of the salad dressing, turning to coat. Cover dish (or seal bag) and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning once during refrigeration.
- Spray grill racks with non-stick spray and preheat grill to medium heat.
- Drain chicken and vegetables (do not reserve marinade); and place chicken on one side of the grill.
- Place vegetables on vegetable grill tray/rack which has been pretreated with non-stick spray on the other side of grill.
- Pour 1/3 cup of the remaining dressing in a small bowl to use for basting during the grilling.
- Grill vegetables for 14-18 minutes or until crisp tender - turning once and brushing frequently.
- Grill chicken 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to 180F - turning once and basting frequently.
- Meanwhile while chicken and veggies are cooking, cook linguini to desired doneness (as directed on the package), drain and toss with remaining 1/2 cup salad dressing (not marinade or basting remainders - new dressing).
- Remove chicken and veggies from grill and slice chicken into crosswise slices and slice veggies into good sized chunks.
- Arrange chicken and veggies over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese then serve immediately.
GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGES WITH PASTA AND VEGETABLES
Friends expecting the same grilled chicken? Surprise them and serve grilled meat and veggies tossed with pasta!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Grill sausages 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center.
- Brush bell pepper pieces with about 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add to grill for last 10 minutes of cooking time, turning frequently, until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Cut sausages into 1/2-inch slices; cut bell peppers into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Toss pasta, sausages, bell peppers, tomatoes and remaining dressing. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg
GRILLED ITALIAN CHUCK ROAST WITH VEGETABLES
My friend, Kendra, who enjoys cooking, needlecrafting, helping the homeless, and shuffleboard gave me this and said it is really a nice roast to grill when it is too hot to turn on the oven. Notice that you need to marinate it the night before, I have not included the marinading time in the preparation time. Because charcoal grilling varies with temperature of coals, size of grill, weight of meat, etc. I urge you to use your meat thermometer to get it to your own family's preference.
Provided by WiGal
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pierce beef several times and put into ziplock bag; dump in the Italian dressing and first sliced onion into bag.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Prepare the grill for medium heat.
- Drain marinade from beef and put roast onto grill rack; discard marinade and first onion.
- Grill roast at MEDIUM on grate, hood down, until beef is well seared, about 20 minutes, turning over at least once.
- Meanwhile prepare a large aluminum roasting pan lined with foil large enough that later you can cover the meat).
- Place the seared meat into that foil container, sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Pierce the potatoes.
- Arrange potatoes, second onion, and carrots around meat.
- In a small bowl, mix beef broth, garlic, pepper, and rosemary); pour this over the meat and vegetables.
- Cover all with foil.
- Grill covered at MEDIUM heat until roast is tender, possibly up to 1 1/2 hours. Recently, made a 2 1/4 pound roast and it only took 1 hour and 15 minutes after the initial searing. Use your meat thermometer to gauge doneness level I would start checking after 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Allow resting time of 10 minutes.
GRILLED ITALIAN VEGETABLES
Individual aluminum foil packets are a great way to customize meals and sides for even the pickiest eaters.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Place 1/2 of vegetables in center of one sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil; repeat with remaining vegetables on 2 sheet of foil. Combine garlic, oil, lemon juice, basil, seasoned salt and thyme in small bowl; drizzle over vegetables.
- Bring up sides of foil over vegetables; fold down two times. Double fold both ends of foil to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make two packets. Place packets on baking sheet with 1-inch sides.
- Slide packets off of baking sheet onto preheated grill.
- Grill 10 to 12 minutes on medium-high in covered grill.
- Slide packets off of grill onto baking sheet. Open packets carefully by cutting beside top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape.
- Transfer grilled vegetables to plates, and sprinkle with grated cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 214.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest vegetables: The quality of your vegetables will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for vegetables that are bright in color, firm to the touch, and free of blemishes.
- Cut the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using a variety of vegetables, cut them into similar-sized pieces.
- Use a variety of colors and textures: This will make your dish more visually appealing and interesting to eat. Some good vegetables to use include bell peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes.
- Marinade the vegetables: This will help them absorb flavor and stay moist during cooking. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices.
- Grill the vegetables over high heat: This will help them caramelize and develop a slightly smoky flavor. Be sure to keep an eye on the vegetables so that they don't burn.
- Serve the vegetables immediately: Grilled vegetables are best served hot or warm. You can enjoy them on their own or as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.
Conclusion:
Grilled Italian vegetables are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite summer vegetables. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are serving them as a side dish or as a main course, grilled vegetables are sure to be a hit.
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