Grilled Marinated Vegetables
Charred zucchini, eggplant, and peppers in herb oil.
Ingredients
- 2 Zucchini
- 1 Eggplant
- 2 Bell pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 5 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Parsley (optional)
Method
- Slice the zucchini, eggplant, and peppers into wide, even planks.
- Grill the vegetables in batches over medium-high heat until charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side.
- While still warm, dress the vegetables with the garlic, parsley, oil, red wine vinegar, and salt.
- Let sit briefly and serve at room temperature.
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About Grilled Marinated Vegetables
Verdure grigliate — grilled marinated vegetables — is a cornerstone of the Italian antipasto and contorno table, where zucchini, eggplant, and peppers are charred over fire and then bathed in a bright herb oil. It's a summer dish at heart, built to show off vegetables at their peak with almost no adornment beyond garlic, parsley, good olive oil, and a splash of red wine vinegar. Slicing the vegetables into wide, even planks is deliberate: it maximizes the surface that touches the grill, so each piece picks up deep char lines and a smoky edge.
Dressing the vegetables while they're still warm is the move that makes this version worth doing — the hot flesh drinks in the garlic and vinegar, so the flavors go all the way through rather than just sitting on top. The result is smoky, tangy, and silky, with the eggplant turning almost creamy and the peppers going sweet. Served at room temperature, it works as an antipasto, a side alongside grilled meat or fish, or part of a spread of small plates. It also improves as it sits, making it a smart dish to prepare an hour or two ahead.
Grilled Marinated Vegetables: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Grilled Marinated Vegetables?
A serving has about 212 calories — 2.9g protein, 12.3g carbs, 17.7g fat, 4.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Grilled Marinated Vegetables gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Grilled Marinated Vegetables has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Grilled Marinated Vegetables?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parsley — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Grilled Marinated Vegetables make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.