Description
Elevate your summer meals with this Grilled Vegetables Marinade, a simple yet flavorful recipe that transforms fresh veggies into a scrumptious dish. This marinade combines olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and herbs to enhance the natural flavors of your favorite vegetables. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, it offers versatility—ideal for grilling, roasting, or stir-frying. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can create a nutritious side packed with vibrant flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Assorted vegetables (e.g., carrots, asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper)
Instructions
- In a measuring pitcher, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Prepare vegetables by trimming and cutting them into long strips. Place them on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Pour the marinade over the veggies and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Allow the vegetables to marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to several hours) for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F).
- Grill the marinated vegetables until tender and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes total.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g of grilled marinated vegetables
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg