39 Ways To Grill Vegetables That'll Show Meat Who's Boss
Think veggies are just a boring side dish? Think again.
When the temperature warms up, you can catch us dining alfresco as often as possible. While you can expect that we'll grill the usual burgers, hot dogs, and skewers, you need some good side dishes to go with it. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up our favorite grilled vegetables recipes to serve all summer long. We're sharing innovative riffs on classic vegetable sides, as well as plenty of tips and tricks for making perfectly charred product every time. Our most crucial tip? Make extra because each dish will disappear in a flash.
If you’ve never grilled veggies before (or just aren't that confident about it yet!), start simple with some basics, like grilled corn on the cob, grilled broccoli, grilled carrots, or grilled potatoes. Once you master the simple techniques, it's time to get creative. Turn these into a salad or side—like we did with corn in our grilled corn salad, our grilled corn salsa, or our grilled creamed corn. You could also thread them onto skewers, which can serve as a side dish or a vegetarian-friendly main course.
Of course, you can't forget about condiments! Turn average toppings into spectacular ones by first charring them on the grill. Top burgers and more with grilled avocados, our grilled guacamole, grilled tomatoes, and this epic grilled onion blossom for a crunchy texture and savory flavor.
Want even more grill ideas? Check out our favorite grilled fruit recipes and our favorite weeknight dinners on the grill too. Light up the coals and start cooking!
Grilled Zucchini With Ricotta & Walnuts
This is no ordinary zucchini recipe. Instead of cutting the zucchini into slices, we threaded them onto skewers. The ribboning creates plenty of nooks and crannies for the creamy ricotta and walnuts to settle.
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Grilled Corn On The Cob
Boiled corn on the cob is one of our go-to summer sides all season long, but we can't deny it: Something extra special happens when you throw corn on the grill. The sweetness and crunch that comes from the sweet summer corn is unbeatable.
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Grilled Teriyaki Cauliflower Steaks
Looking for a vegetarian centerpiece for your summer grill-out? Make these teriyaki cauliflower steaks. Slathered in a brown sugar and soy glaze and showered with scallions and toasted sesame seeds, these saucy cauliflower steaks might be the star of the show.
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Grilled Potatoes
Burgers and fries might be a culinary power couple—until now. Lightly charred on the grill and drizzled with a bright green herb sauce, these grilled potatoes will make you wish every night was a cook-out.
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Grilled Cabbage "Steaks"
These versatile grilled cabbage steaks—covered in bacon, ranch dressing, blue cheese, and scallions—are the ultimate summer BBQ main.
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Thai-Inspired Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower steaks demand a place on your grill! We created the perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy in this Thai-inspired sauce to blanket the vegetable.
Grilled Bell Peppers
Grilling bell peppers is a quick and easy way to pack in a ton of flavor. This recipe is so easy that it’ll make you think twice before buying your next jar of roasted peppers. They also happen to be super easy to make.
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Grilled Romaine Caesar Wedge
We upgraded all of the classic components of Caesar salad in this summer recipe by grilling a romaine wedge for a smoky, irresistible flavor.
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Tomato Gnocchi Kebabs
Yes, gnocchi is amazing served in a bowl with a sauce, but have you ever had browned gnocchi taken straight off the grill? We're here to tell you that the crispy-chewy texture is something that you have to try.
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Buffalo Cauliflower Kebabs
These cauliflower kebabs introduce all your favorite flavor from classic Buffalo wings in the form of vegetarian-friendly. kebabs. To make them, glaze the kebabs with buffalo sauce, grill until the cauliflower is tender, then drizzle with blue cheese dressing.
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Grilled Carrots
When it comes to grilled vegetable recipes, carrots probably aren't the first that come to mind. However, their natural sweetness comes out during cooking, a complementary foil to the smoky char achieved on the grill.
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Campfire Potatoes
Cooking over the campfire is one of our favorite ways to prep vegetables while the weather is warm! We topped these potatoes with shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes, but feel free to get creative with the toppers.
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Grilled Avocados
It's no secret that avocados are the best, but have you tried grilling them? Doing so not only gives avocados a charred and smoky flavor, but it makes them incredibly tender and extra creamy.
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Honey Lime Grilled Corn
Nothing says summertime like corn on the cob. It also happens to be the easiest side you’ll make all season. For this recipe, juicy ears of corn are charred on a hot grill, then get brushed with an irresistible honey-lime butter that you'll want to put on everything.
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Grilled Corn Salad
This versatile, flavorful corn salad is the perfect way to use up leftover grilled corn. Mix and match your favorite cheeses, herbs, and nuts, but keep the citrus for brightness and oil for a little richness. If you like a little kick, add some sliced jalapeños or a big pinch of red pepper flakes.
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Grilled Green Tomatoes
Grilled green tomatoes are juicy and delicious—perhaps even better than fried. Here, they're served with a whipped goat cheese, basil, sea salt, and red pepper flakes.
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Grilled Baked Potatoes
Sure, an oven-baked potato is great, but have you tried them on the grill? Use this method for your backyard grill or camping. The potatoes cook up just as fluffy as they do in the oven, but have the bonus of smoky flavor.
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Balsamic Grilled Mushrooms
Mushrooms can get sidelined at a BBQ as a lame side dish, but when tossed in a balsamic-soy glaze, they'll get all the attention.
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Grilled Green Beans
Pro tip: If you're cooking over a grill, place a heavy duty piece of foil over the grates before adding the green beans. It'll prevent the veggies from falling through the cracks.
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Grilled Tomatoes
Tomatoes are maybe the best part of summer, especially when you grill them. Not only does the char from the grill add a slight bitterness that balances a tomato’s acidity and sweetness, but the direct heat manages to bring some out some of their deep umami flavors.
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