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Balsamic Grilled Vegetables (VIDEO)

There’s nothing like the sweet smell of Grilled Vegetables floating through the backyard air. Balsamic Grilled Zucchini and Mushrooms is one of our favorite grilled vegetable recipes because it’s so easy. This is even easier than Grilled Vegetable Skewers and takes just 10 minutes to prepare.

If you haven’t tried a vegetable grill basket, I think you will love it! It simplifies grilling sides like these Shrimp Fajitas – so you can enjoy those smoky flavors and smaller sliced ingredients don’t fall through the grates.

Balsamic Grilled Vegetables served on a platter with serving spoon

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The BEST Grilled Vegetables:

Juicy grilled zucchini and squash with crisp snap peas, tender sweet onions and beefy mushrooms. Coated in the easiest light balsamic marinade, this has become our go-to recipe for grilling vegetables in Summer.

For a larger crowd, we double the recipe, whip out 2 grilling baskets at once and make a big grilled vegetable platter. It’s so healthy, and always gets rave reviews. My cousin’s wife, Katya shared this recipe with me years ago and it has been a favorite grilling side ever since. I hope you all enjoy it!

Ingredients for grilled vegetables with zucchini, squash, mushrooms, snap peas, onion and balsamic marinade

How to Use a Grill Basket:

A grill basket can save space on your grill grates and keeps smaller items from falling through the grates. Use a grilling basket the same way you would use a skillet, except it’s over a grill. You will want to:

  • Oil the grilling basket
  • Preheat the grilling basket on the grill to prevent sticking (10 minutes with cover closed)
  • Cut up vegetables to a similar thickness so they are done at the same time

Grilling Basket grilled vegetables served with spoon

How to Make Easy Grilled Vegetables:

  1. Preheat your grill to med/high (400˚F). Lightly oil a grill basket.
  2. Slice vegetables to about equal thickness and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together marinade ingredients then drizzle over vegetables and toss to combine. Marinate 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, lightly oil a grilling basket and preheat basket on the grill for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer vegetables to the hot basket and grill 10-12 minutes, tossing a few times. Transfer to a serving platter.

How to make grilled vegetables with marinade, mixing and grilling in a grill basket

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Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

5 from 48 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables with spoon
This grilled vegetables recipe is so easy and just takes 15 minutes of prep and there's no tedious skewering required. A grilling basket makes this so easy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6 people as a side
  • 1 medium green zucchini, sliced into 1/3" thick rings
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/3" thick rings
  • 1/2 lb baby bella mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
  • 8 oz snap peas
  • 1/2 large onion, cut into 1/2" wide by 1" long slices.
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt, or season to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to med/high (400˚F). Oil a grilling basket.
  • Place all of your sliced veggies into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together: 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Drizzle marinade over sliced veggies and toss to evenly coat. Marinate 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • Preheat grill basket for 10 minutes with the grill cover on.
  • Place all of your vegetables in hot grilling basket (discard excess marinade) and barbecue at 400˚F for 10 to 12 minutes or until veggies are tender, tossing a few times to ensure even cooking and caramelizing. Transfer to a platter and garnish with fresh parsley, chives, or even basil if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

126kcal Calories9g Carbs3g Protein9g Fat1g Saturated Fat397mg Sodium438mg Potassium2g Fiber5g Sugar540IU Vitamin A34.7mg Vitamin C37mg Calcium1.3mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
Amount per Serving
Calories
126
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
397
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
438
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
540
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
34.7
mg
42
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.3
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword: grilled vegetables
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 126
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This recipe was first published in 2014. We added snap peas to the recipe, filmed a video and rephotographed. The flavor profile is the same with that excellent balsamic marinade. Here is the original photo:

Grilled Zucchini and Mushrooms; an easy and tasty way to grill veggies! @natashaskitchen

 

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the creator behind Natasha's Kitchen (established in 2009), and I share family-friendly, authentic recipes. I am a New York Times Best-Selling cookbook author and a trusted video personality in the culinary world. My husband, Vadim, and I run this blog together, ensuring every recipe we share is thoroughly tested and approved. Our mission is to provide you with delicious, reliable recipes you can count on. Thanks for stopping by! I am so happy you are here.

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  • Anna Oreilly
    October 1, 2024

    Natasha,
    LOVE this recipe but don’t have a grill. How can you prepare this in your oven or broiler?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      October 1, 2024

      Hi Anna! I don’t have instructions for making this on the stove top or in the oven, but here is some feedback from a viewer that may help:
      “I roast mine in oven, 400 degrees, approx 20-30 min. Turnover halfway thru..Eyeball to desired browness.”

      Reply

  • Julie Carlsen
    September 23, 2024

    These are the best vegetables I have ever had! My kids love them, and my husband has always asked me to have them in the fridge! Now I grill vegetables more often than meat!

    Reply

  • Betty Williams
    September 2, 2024

    This recipe is a go to for me!!! Started using it during the covid shutdown and using on a regular basis still…..we both love it and EASY!!!…Thank You for putting it out there!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 2, 2024

      I’m so glad you found a favorite on my blog, Betty! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.

      Reply

  • Madeleine Davidson
    July 18, 2024

    Hi Natasha
    Can I do these grilled vegetables in an Air Fryer. If so, what temp. and for how long.
    Thank you.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 18, 2024

      Hello Madeleine! I have not tested this using the air fryer. Feel free to experiment!

      Reply

  • Stewart Gable
    July 3, 2024

    Is there another way of doing this? I grew up on this stuff, but I have no grill

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      July 4, 2024

      Hi Stewart. You can use a cast iron or a grill pan that had ridges and can replicate the sear lines of an outdoor grill.

      Reply

  • Melinda C.
    June 11, 2024

    Hi Natasha,
    This recipe for grilled vegetables is perfect combination of all the vegetables my family loves:) I will be making this for Father’s Day, along with the smash burgers that they love so much-my husband will eat 3 of the burgers, they are his favorite!!!! Thank You for the Most Awesome Recipes
    You’re the Greatest
    Lots of Love

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 11, 2024

      You’re so welcome, Melinda! I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review and your encouraging words. I am smiling big reading your comment

      Reply

      • Melinda C.
        June 18, 2024

        Hi Natasha,
        I just wanted to Thank You for the recipes that I made on Father’s Day, everything I made was such a big hit, especially the grilled vegetables:) I had no leftovers at all.
        Thank You Once Again, You Are Truly My Hero!!!!!

        Reply

        • NatashasKitchen.com
          June 18, 2024

          That’s wonderful to hear, Melinda. I’m so glad they were a hit. Thank you so much for sharing.

          Reply

  • Barb Fry
    April 8, 2024

    I also love grilled vegetables. Nice, too, if doing this for company to have another place to do a dish that does not take up the stovetop or oven space. What would be a good substitute if you or your family doesn’t care for mushrooms?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      April 8, 2024

      Hi Barb! You can just use more the other veggies to make up for the volume or experiment with another veggie of your choice.

      Reply

  • Nelda
    November 16, 2023

    This recipe is awesome! I made it and added turkey smoked sausage. My husband and I are the white tray. I roasted it at 400° for 25 minutes.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 16, 2023

      Hi Nelda, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.

      Reply

  • Sharon Schaffer
    September 12, 2023

    Can you use both unthawed frozen and fresh vegetables? I love sugar snap peas, but can’t get fresh. I worry that if they’re thawed, they’ll be too mushy when grilled.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      September 12, 2023

      Hi Sharon, we have always enjoyed this fresh and haven’t tested this recipe with frozen to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.

      Reply

  • Doug
    July 2, 2023

    Wow! Just wow!
    I love this recipe. In fact I love all of your recipes, but this one won me over. I can now eat grilled vegetables as a main course and love them. Thank you. Cook on Natasha! I’m listening.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 3, 2023

      Thank you, Doug. I’m happy to know that you are enjoying my recipes. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply

  • Toni
    May 14, 2023

    Great veggies and so easy! The marinade gave them such a good flavor.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      May 14, 2023

      Thank you for sharing! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Toni!

      Reply

  • Pam
    October 31, 2022

    I want to thank you for including the nutrition info on the actual recipe print out. I wrote to you about possibly doing this as I did the meals for my Mom who was on a high protein low salt diet. This helps so much because people have it right on the recipe card.
    I did these grilled vegetables and am a mushroom lover (I only eat fish and chicken) and this recipe is addictive.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 31, 2022

      You are very welcome, I’m glad that helps!

      Reply

  • Tami L
    August 12, 2022

    We did this on the grill in foil- same exact recipe except we added carrots and it took 35 minutes @ 350* DELISH!!!

    Reply

  • Sofia
    March 21, 2022

    what brand of balsamic vinegar do you use? I want to use the same one you use as I am not sure which one to buy. I appreciate your help. thanks

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      March 21, 2022

      Hi Sofia. I have this in the recipe notes, here is the link to the vinegar I use.

      Reply

  • Tara Chazen
    January 16, 2022

    Freaking fantastic!!! First time making this and we are so pleased. As easy as a simple recipe can get. Grilled veggie perfection, restaurant quality.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      January 16, 2022

      That’s an awesome review, Tara. Thanks a lot for sharing that with us, I’m happy that you enjoyed making this recipe!

      Reply

  • Sonya
    November 25, 2021

    So I loved the look of these vegetables but don’t have an outdoor grill so decided to try it in the oven 🙂
    I also added broccoli and shu shu’s to your list of vegges. The only problem is, I had it in the oven for nearly 40 minutes at 210C and the broccoli was still very crunchy and even some of the marrows weren’t quite cooked through. The flavours were great and whilst I don’t mind crunchy veg, the rest of my family are not so keen hehehe.
    How can I improve this? I am so definitely doing this again 😉😁

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      November 25, 2021

      Hi Sonya, I’m glad to hear it worked for the most part in the oven, but I can’t give you exact baking times without testing it myself. I’d also recommend putting it into a non-stick skillet and cooking it on the stove-top – especially the broccoli. I think it may either need more time or a higher heat in the oven, but the stovetop should work great!

      Reply

  • Shylo
    October 6, 2021

    Are you able to cook this on the stove or in the oven? It looks delicious but I don’t have a grill. Thanks!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      October 6, 2021

      Hi Shylo, it would probably work in the oven, but I can’t give you exact baking times without testing it myself. I’d also recommend putting it into a non-stick skillet and cooking it on the stove-top.

      Reply

  • Sheila LaCount
    August 23, 2021

    Insanely delicious!
    This recipe will have anyone craving vegetables! I used the same marinade on chicken breast and served with rice. Divine!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 23, 2021

      Isn’t it so good! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

  • Wendy
    August 7, 2021

    Hi Natasha can you tell me if I can put these vegetables in the oven instead of a grill and at what temperature and for how long thank you

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      August 9, 2021

      Hi Wendy, it would probably work in the oven, but I can’t give you exact baking times without testing it myself. I’d also recommend putting it into a non-stick skillet and cooking it on the stove-top.

      Reply

    • Sue-Houston
      May 2, 2022

      I roast mine in oven, 400 degrees, approx 20-30 min.
      Turnover halfway thru..Eyeball to desired browness..cannot make a mistake….but I never add broccoli…

      Reply

      • Natashas Kitchen
        May 2, 2022

        Thank you so much for sharing that with us!

        Reply

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