Description
This grilled veggies recipe transforms common summer vegetables into a flavorful side dish perfect for cookouts, featuring a vibrant, tangy lemon-feta sauce that balances the smoky char from the grill.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 0.5-inch thick rounds
- 2 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 0.5-inch thick rounds
- 1 small eggplant, sliced into 0.5-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup (250g) cherry tomatoes, whole
- 1.5 cups (200g) cremini mushrooms, halved
- 0.25 cup (60ml) olive oil (for grilling)
- 1.25 teaspoons (7g) sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (2g) black pepper
- 1 cup (150g) crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5g) lemon zest
- 0.5 cup (15g) fresh parsley, packed
- 0.25 cup (7g) fresh mint, packed
- 2–4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sliced zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, eggplant, whole cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms. Drizzle with 0.25 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- Make Feta Drizzle: In a food processor or blender, combine the feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and mint. Pulse until smooth, adding 2 to 4 tablespoons of cold water to reach a pourable consistency.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F / 200-230°C). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill Vegetables: Place the seasoned vegetables on the hot grill. Cook for 4-7 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and have distinct char marks. Grill in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Serve with Drizzle: Transfer the grilled vegetables to a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the creamy lemon-feta sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For best results, cut all vegetables to a consistent 1/2-inch thickness for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the grill, which causes vegetables to steam instead of char. The lemon-feta drizzle can be prepared up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator; add a little cold water to loosen if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 275g
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg