Easy Herb Grilled Vegetables (Vegan, Gluten-Free, & Delicious!)
Grilled vegetables are the ultimate side dish for anyone looking to eat healthy, plant-based, and gluten-free—without sacrificing flavor. This easy herb grilled vegetable recipe brings out the best in seasonal produce using a simple blend of fresh herbs, olive oil, and a hot grill. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just craving something light and flavorful, these grilled veggies are your go-to for summer barbecues, meal prep, or weeknight dinners. Plus, they’re quick to make, packed with nutrients, and naturally gluten-free. Let’s fire up the grill and get cooking!
There’s nothing quite like the simple goodness of grilled vegetables in the summer time (or year round, for that matter!). You can use whatever vegetable is growing in your garden, or that is fresh, seasonal, and appealing at your neighborhood farmers market or supermarket, and get to grilling. The smoky, caramelized flavors and crispy textures make vegetables addictively good. When I grill vegetables, I prepare a mountain of them, as my family and friends will just devour them, they are that good. And I am always hoping for leftovers, as grilled vegetables are wonderful in sandwiches, salads, toast, wraps, pasta dishes, and grain bowls the next day. Just slice up your veggies, mix up this quick lemon herb olive oil marinade, drizzle over the vegetables, toss and marinate, then grill until tender, golden, and delicious.
I love to use my grill basket for grilling vegetables.One way I like to grill vegetables is with a grill basket, it makes grilling super easy, so check out my step-by-step guide for using a grill basket to grill vegetables.
Quick, healthy, and absolutely delicious—these herb grilled vegetables are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Perfect for summer grilling or weeknight dinners!
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or dried herbs, as desired (i.e., parsley, basil, rosemary, tarragon, chives, cilantro, thyme, dill)
Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
Slice the vegetables into medium size pieces, as directed. Don’t slice them so small that they fall in between the grids of the grill or grill basket while grilling.
Prepare marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper (optional).
Drizzle marinade over veggies and toss with tongs to distribute ingredients.
Cover, chill, and marinate the vegetables for at least one hour.
Heat the grill to medium heat. Use a grill basket or grill the vegetables directly on the grill grates. (Check out these step by step directions on how to use a grill basket). Reserve marinade at the bottom of the dish.
Grill vegetables, turning frequently with tongs to cook evenly and avoid burning. Brush on additional reserved marinade during cooking. Cook until golden brown and just tender. Some vegetables will be done cooking earlier than others, so remove as the vegetables are done. Vegetables may take from 10-40 minutes, depending on size and type of vegetable.
Serve grilled vegetables on a platter, or with sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, or wraps, as desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge.
Notes
You may need to remove some veggies that cook quickly, and allow some that need additional cooking to remain on grill longer.
Suggestions: I love to enjoy grilled veggies as a simple side to a delicious meal, such as a veggie burger or nut loaf. But don’t be afraid to use leftovers in a salad, sandwich, or pasta dish the next day.
Check out my quick little video on grilling veggies using a grill basket in my own back yard. Learn more about how to grill vegetables in a grill basket with this blog post: https://sharonpalmer.com/2014-07-15-how-to-grill-vegetables-in-a-grill-basket/
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This is my go to recipe in the summer! So delicious. Thank you!
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