50 Grilled Vegetable Recipes (2024)

Credit: Jennifer Causey

There's nothing like grilling flavorfulveggies in the summertime—barbecues, picnics, and backyard get-togethers aren't complete without at least one healthy grilled side dish.Whether you'recraving eggplant, corn, or zucchini, our favorite grilled vegetable recipes just can't be beat.

Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons

Grilled Eggplant-and-Corn Romesco Napoleons Recipe

Eggplant is an incredibly versatile vegetable and a good choice for meatless meals. In this cheesy Rollups recipe, eggplant stands in for a delicious substitute for pasta. Eggplants enjoy the same growing conditions as tomatoes, so try growing your own this year.

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Elote-Style Corn with Cotija and Spicy Cilantro Cream Recipe

Spicy Grilled Corn Salad

Spicy Grilled Corn Salad Recipe

Elote, Mexican-style street corn, inspired this tangy, smoky, slightly creamy side dish. Three jalapeños give this salad a real kick; make it milder by substituting mini sweet peppers. Serve this salad by itself at a cookout or alongside grilled flank steak and warm tortillas for an easy taco night.

Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli

Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli Recipe

Be sure to choose smaller eggplants; they'll be easier to slice and easier to handle on the grill.

Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli

Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creole Salsa Recipe

Be sure to choose smaller eggplants; they'll be easier to slice and easier to handle on the grill.

Grilled Veggie Orzo Salad

Grilled Veggie Orzo Salad Recipe

If you have a grill basket, cut the peppers into strips and grill everything together—it’s a huge time-saver. Just be sure to stir occasionally so everything cooks evenly and chars nicely. Gina hom*olka is the founder ofskinnytaste.comand@skinnytaste.

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Minty Grilled Summer Squash Recipe

Smoky Beer-Poached Grilled Corn

Smoky Beer-Poached Grilled Corn Recipe

We took a technique that’s typically used for bratwurst and applied it to corn—with amazing results. You can save the beer after poaching the corn and use it for poaching brats or for steaming peel-and-eat shrimp.

Grilled Zucchini with Lemon-Garlic Breadcrumbs

Grilled Zucchini with Lemon-Garlic Breadcrumbs Recipe

If you haven't made your own breadcrumbs yet, now is the time to give it a try. It's easy, makes use of any leftover bread,and tastesbetter than anything you can buy.Here, we have four different zucchini topping variations (from the top left, working clockwise): Grilled Zucchini with Lemon-Garlic Breadcrumbs, Grilled Zucchini with Herbed Butter, Grilled Zucchini with Chopped Tomato-Basil Salsa, and Sweet and Sour Zucchini.

Grilled Caesar Salad with Sourdough Breadcrumbs

Grilled Caesar Salad With Sourdough Breadcrumbs Recipe

Greek yogurt and sourdough bread lend a natural dose of probiotics to our riff on Caesar salad. Alliums such as garlic offer prebiotic fuel to help the good bugs thrive.(This isthe difference between pre- and probiotic foods.) Keep the sourdough croutons whole if you don’t want to dirty the food processor, or you can lightly crush them in a ziplock bag.

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks Recipe

What a showcase for garden treasures! Tuck extra basil between layers for more flavor.

Grilled Eggplant Planks with Miso Aioli

Grilled Eggplant Planks with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Dressing Recipe

Be sure to choose smaller eggplants; they'll be easier to slice and easier to handle on the grill.

Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Balsamic Reduction

Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Balsamic Reduction Recipe

Grilled and Dilled Corn on the Cob

Grilled and Dilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

Thiscreamy, savory topping perfectly complements sweet corn on the cob.

Oaxacan-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob

Oaxacan-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

One bite of this Mexican-style corn and you'll never return to run-of-the-mill corn on the cob again!

Smoky Red Pepper Dip with Grilled Crudités

Smoky Red Pepper Dip with Grilled Crudités Recipe

Step aside, boring crudités--enter deliciously crunchy, lightly charred fennel and broccoli paired with grilled bread and juicy tomatoes. The long, slow cook time on the grill coordinates with the cooking of the chicken; you can also take things inside and use the oven for step 3.

Citrus-Herb Grilled Vegetables

Citrus-Herb Grilled Vegetables Tout

Marinate a medley of summer veggies—yellow squash, zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, and sweet onion—in olive oil and herbs and then grill until tender.

For tips on grilling vegetables, watch our video with Chef Jamie Purviance and his Top 5 Tips for Grilling Vegetables.

Grilled Eggplant with Moroccan Spices (Aubergines à la Marocaine)

Grilled Eggplant with Moroccan Spices (Aubergines à la Marocaine) Recipe

You can paint slices of eggplant with olive oil and grill them over coals for this French-Moroccan salad. The only trick is to cook the eggplant over a gentle fire, so the texture is soft and creamy. Alternatively, it may be cooked on a stovetop grill, baked, or pan-fried. Be sure to let the eggplant marinate in the sauce for at least an hour.

Grilled Pepper, Onion, and Blue Cheese Salad

Grilled Pepper, Onion, and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Anaheim chiles give a salad of grilled peppers and onions just the right kick.

Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa

Grilled Baby Eggplants with Green Onion Salsa Recipe

If you can't find Indian eggplant, go for small, slender Japanese eggplants instead.

Grilled Caesar Salad

Grilled Caesar Salad Recipe

Romaine brushed with olive oil-anchovy paste and grilled, then topped with curls of cheese, takes Caesar salad to a whole new level.

Grilled Vegetables in Foil Packets

Grilled Vegetables in Foil Packets Recipe

We love this summer mix of Grilled Vegetables in Foil Packets. The packets keep the veggies tender during grilling—and cleanup is easy.

Fire-Roasted Vegetable Salad

Fire-Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe

The fresh veggies in this salad are cooked right over the campfire so they are infused with an amazing smoky flavor.

Grilled Vidalia Onion Salad

Grilled Vidalia Onion Salad Recipe

Juicy heirloom tomatoes and a tangy vinaigrette pair with the sugary-sweet Vidalia onion in this fast and easy Grilled Vidalia Onion Salad.

Grilled Asparagus Rafts

Grilled Asparagus Rafts Tout

Pinning asparagus spears together with skewers makes them easier to flip and grill evenly on both sides, creating a delicious grilled vegetable recipe.

Miso Grilled Vegetables

Miso Grilled Vegetables Recipe

Miso-marinated veggies are topped with a squeeze of lime and mint for a summer side that's far from boring.

Summer Vegetable Kabobs

Summer Vegetable Kabobs Recipe

You can use this versatile recipe for whatever summer veggies you have on hand.

Grilled Sweet Potato Fingers with Curry Dip

Grilled Sweet Potato Fingers with Curry Dip Recipe

Whether you serve them as a yummy appetizer or a zesty side, these potato fingers are guaranteed to be a hit with all the guests at your barbecue. Save the dip for the adults at the party–it packs a nice bite.

Barbecued Cabbage with Santa Fe Seasonings

Barbecued Cabbage with Santa Fe Seasonings Recipe

Illustrating grilling's versatility, this richly flavored whole head of cabbage cooks slowly over medium heat while covered.

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

Fill up the grilled mushroom caps with an herbed tomato-cheese mixture, then grill a few minutes more until the cheese melts. This savory dish is great for either an appetizer or a side dish for grilled beef.

Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce

Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Eggplant develops a meaty flavor when charred, and it also shows those gorgeous grill marks off well. Here, it is paired with a tangy yogurt sauce as a delicious side dish.

Grilled Zucchini-and-Summer Squash Salad with Citrus Splash Dressing

Grilled Zucchini-and-Summer Squash Salad Recipe

Make the most of the bounty of summer produce and cook summer squash on the grill. Marinate the squash and onion wedges in a mixture of orange and lime juices, olive oil, honey, and a dash of hot red pepper, then serve the veggies with a drizzle of the remaining marinade for over-the-top flavor.

Tortelloni-and-Grilled Vegetable Salad

Tortelloni-and-Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe

This versatile pasta pairs with any grilled vegetable, so use what you have on hand or what looks best at the farmers' market.

Grilled Eggplant with Caramelized Onion and Fennel

Grilled Eggplant with Caramelized Onion and Fennel Recipe

If you want an appetizer or side dish that will impress your guests, grill eggplant slices, then top them with a mixture of sweet caramelized onion and fennel, chopped tomato, fresh herbs, and crumbled goat cheese. Serve over a lightly-dressed arugula salad.

Grilled Green Onions with Spicy Asparagus and Hoisin

Grilled Green Onions with Spicy Asparagus and Hoisin Recipe

Combine hoisin sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, and Sriracha to these green onions and asparagus spears.

Grilled Cauliflower

Grilled Cauliflower Recipe

Briny capers and sweet bell peppers pair perfectly with grilled cauliflower in this 5-ingredient recipe.

Grilled Antipasto Vegetables

Grilled Antipasto Vegetables Recipe

Blacken red bell peppers and onions on the grill, and then toss with grilled mushrooms, asparagus, and a Chile-Garlic Vinaigrette. You can store this vegetable mixture in the refrigerator for up to three days and serve with grilled beef tenderloin or stir into a pasta salad.

Garlic-Lime Grilled Corn

Herb-marinated Grilled Vegetables Recipe

Forget boiled corn! Our recipe for Garlic-Lime Grilled Corn totally transforms your ears of corn into an easy, flavorful side.

Grilled Corn Cobettes

Grilled Corn Cobettes Recipe

Sweet corn only gets better smeared with one of these easy, flavorful toppings.

Grilled Vegetable, Arugula, and Yellow Tomato Salad

Grilled Vegetable, Arugula, and Yellow Tomato Salad Recipe

A colorful grilled vegetable salad is the accompaniment of choice for your favorite grilled chicken, beef or pork dish. You can put the veggies on the grill about 5 to 7 minutes before the meat is done.

Grilled Green Onions with Lemon and Parmesan

Grilled Green Onions with Lemon and Parmesan Recipe

Toss green onions with olive oil into the pan and then sprinkle with lemon juice and parmesan cheese.

Blistered Squash Blossoms

Blistered Squash Blossoms Recipe

Chris Cosentino of co*ckscomb restaurant in San Francisco likes to serve this barely seared appetizer hot, followed by the cooler Grilled Calamari, Watermelon, and Tomato Salad. Since both require a blazing fire, start each with a fresh chimney, if you're using charcoal.

Grilled Romaine Salad With Buttermilk-Chive Dressing

Grilled Romaine Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing Recipe

Grilled lettuce? Oh, yes. We think once you've eaten this grilled romaine salad, you may never settle for raw lettuce again.

Grilled Romaine Hearts with Pepper

Grilled Romaine Hearts with Pepper Recipe

So simple, so good. Be sure to leave the lettuce on the grill long enough to get nice grill marks.

Grilled Vegetables with Feta

Grilled Vegetables with Feta Recipe

Maximize the flavor of grilled veggies by brushing them with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkling with feta cheese. Make it a main dish by serving over rice.

Grilled Squash and Salsa Verde

Grilled Squash and Salsa Verde Recipe

Grilled Squash and Salsa Verde puts an end to boring vegetable side dishes! Pepitas, goat cheese, and homemade Salsa Verde jazz up this simple veggie.

Marinated Grilled Vegetable Salad

Marinated Grilled Vegetable Salad Recipe

Use a grill basket to cook the asparagus, squash, pepper, and onion pieces after they've marinated in the balsamic-honey vinaigrette.

Grilled Corn Poblano Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette

Grilled Corn Poblano Salad with Chipotle Vinaigrette Recipe

Grilled corn and poblanos are tossed in a spicy vinaigrette for a sweet-heat summer salad.

Crispy Chicken Thighs with Spinach-and-Pea Potato Salad

Chili-Lime Corn Recipe

A little bit of butter is great, but seasoning corn with chili powder and grated lime rind takes corn from a backyard favoriteto something really special.

Grilled Wedge-Salad Slaw

Grilled Wedge-Salad Slaw Recipe

We took the irresistible toppings from a wedge salad—namely bacon and blue cheese dressing—and added them to coleslaw. The cabbage goes onto the grill in wedges to pick up smoky char, then is chopped for the slaw.