One great thing about grilling is that an outdoor grill is the perfect way to prepare summer vegetables Here are a few easy ways to add veggies to your grill time meal.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts don’t get nearly the love they deserve. I think it’s because when our parents were growing up, Brussels sprouts were served boiled (yikes), soggy, and bitter. That’s a pretty bad reputation to overcome! But when done right, roasted with a crisp, slightly charred outer layer, tender in the middle, Brussels sprouts are veggie heaven.
What Do I Need to Roast Brussels Sprouts?
- Fresh brussels sprouts
- Vegetable oil (or other high-heat oil such as grapeseed)
- Kosher salt
How to Roast Brussels Sprouts
First preheat the oven to 400°F. Then prepare the Brussels sprouts by cutting off the base of each sprout, slicing them in half from top to bottom and remove the excess or loose exterior leaves.
Briefly soak the cut sprouts for a minute in water to clean them. Drain and spread themout on a paper towel to dry while the oven is preheating. Then cover a large rimmed baking sheet with foil (makes cleaning it easier later on) and spread the Brussels sprouts out on the pan.
Next, generously drizzle the Brussels sprouts with the oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Stir them with your hands to ensure they’re all well-oiled and salted. Arrange in an even layer with the sliced sides facing up.
Place in the oven, on the top rack, and roast for about 40 minutes. Shake the pan every 10 minutes to ensure all sides get crispy and charred. Serve and enjoy!
Green Bean Bundles
Wrapped in crispy bacon and topped with a sweet and savory glaze, these Green Bean Bundles will be a hit!
What Do I Need to Make Green Bean Bundles?
- Fresh green beans
- Butter
- Dark brown sugar
- Garlic salt
- Soy sauce
- Bacon
How to Make Green Bean Bundles
- First, preheat the grill to 350°F. Then bundle the beans by wrapping a half slice of bacon around 5 green beans and secure with a toothpick. Arrange the bundles om a grill friendly pan or aluminum foil.
- Next, in a small mixing bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the brown sugar, garlic salt and soy sauce. Then pour the mixture over the green bean bundles.
- Finally, grill for 30 minutes or until the bacon is browned. Serve and enjoy!
Grilled Asparagus
Grilled asparagus is simple to make, but it lets you enjoy the natural flavor of this delicious veggie. Fresh asparagus spears are coated with a bit of oil, salt, and pepper and cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. That’s it!
How to Grill Asparagus
- Asparagus: Start with a pound of fresh, clean, trimmed asparagus.
- Oil: Olive oil keeps the asparagus from drying out and gives the seasonings something to stick to.
- Seasonings: This grilled asparagus is simply seasoned with salt and pepper.
- How Long to Cook Asparagus On the Grill: The asparagus should be perfectly cooked after three to five minutes on a lightly grill heated to high heat. You’ll know the asparagus spears are done when they are lightly charred and tender when pierced with a fork.
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