Description
Elevate your summer dining experience with this vibrant Grilled Vegetables Marinade. This easy-to-make marinade infuses vegetables with a delightful balance of tangy balsamic vinegar, rich olive oil, and sweet honey, ensuring they remain tender and flavorful when grilled. Perfect for barbecues, family gatherings, or a nutritious weekday meal, this marinade is versatile enough to complement any seasonal vegetable you choose. Whether served alongside grilled chicken, tucked into wraps, or tossed in salads, these marinated veggies will be a hit at any table.
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
- 1 pound carrots (halved or quartered)
- 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
- 2 zucchini (cut into sixths)
- 2 yellow squash (cut into sixths)
- 1 large red bell pepper (cut into ½ inch strips)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add your choice of cut vegetables to the bowl and toss until evenly coated in the marinade.
- Allow the vegetables to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated vegetables for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and slightly charred.
- Serve warm as a side dish or incorporate them into other meals like salads or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of grilled vegetables (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg