Grilled vegetables are the ultimate way to bring out rich, smoky flavors while keeping things fresh and healthy. These 10 easy and popular grilled vegetable recipes will help you turn simple produce into mouthwatering sides, light mains, or colorful additions to any summer meal.
Start with classic grilled corn on the cob, brushed with butter and herbs for a sweet, smoky bite. Move on to zucchini and squash medley, where tender slices get perfectly charred edges. Grilled bell peppers and onions make a vibrant, savory side that also works beautifully in tacos or sandwiches.
If you love bold flavors, try balsamic-glazed mushrooms, which caramelize beautifully on the grill, or garlic parmesan asparagus, a simple yet irresistible option. For a Mediterranean twist, grilled eggplant with olive oil and herbs brings deep, earthy notes to your plate.
Colorful skewers like veggie kabobs mix peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms for a fun, customizable dish. You can also enjoy spicy grilled cauliflower steaks, which are hearty enough to be a main course, or grilled sweet potatoes drizzled with honey for a sweet-savory combo. And for something refreshing, grilled romaine lettuce topped with dressing turns salad into a smoky sensation.
These recipes are quick to prepare, easy to customize, and perfect for any cookout, weeknight dinner, or healthy meal prep. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, these grilled vegetable ideas will make you want to fire up the grill all year long.
Grilled Asparagus
This simple recipe allows you to enjoy the natural flavor of asparagus. “The simpler the better, and you can’t get much simpler or better than this,” says reviewer Not quite Julia. Asparagus is tossed with oil, salt, pepper, and heated on the grill.
Grilled Corn on the Cob
I used this recipe for my cookout during the 4th of July weekend…Cooked them on the grill for about 30 minutes, and had some of the most delicious grilled corn I’d ever prepared,” says reviewer PMGILL.Â
Grilled Garlic Parmesan Zucchini
“This is a great way to grill zucchini. We’ve always added a little olive oil to the butter, garlic, parsley mixture. I just cut the zucchini in half and lightly score it, then rub the butter mixture into it and grill,” says reviewer Jillian. “The grill marks come out nice. After it’s off the grill sprinkle with parmesan and let it melt. If you put parmesan on during grilling it gets messy and may burn. If you want to avoid all that just put it all in a foil packet.”
Mexican Corn on the Cob
“I couldn’t find cotija cheese so I used grated Parmesan. It turned out great,” says reviewer mitz. “I have also used this recipe with corn cut off the cob. It was very creamy and had a great flavor.” Elote is a common street food in Mexico.
Grilled Garlic Artichokes
“No more dipping artichokes in mayo! These artichokes are grilled with a lemon garlic basting and dipping sauce,” says recipe creator rosiella. “This is the best way to eat artichokes…healthy too!”
Grilled ZucchiniÂ
Use up all that summer zucchini with this 10-minute, two-ingredient recipe. Reviewer Karen T. says, “I gave this a try—-it is so simple, easy and delicious! I also added red hot pepper flakes with the Italian dressing.”
Zucchini Boats on the Grill
Zucchini is stuffed with savory ingredients and finished off on the grill. “They are spicy and super easy. As a bonus, they actually get my husband to eat vegetables. Definitely a keeper,” says reviewer Jen Lebron.
Tasty BBQ Corn on the Cob
“What a great combination of spices and seasonings! Very tasty, made as written and will definitely be making again,” says reviewer Dixie’sMom.
Garlic Corn on the Cob
Garlic lovers will appreciate this simple corn on the cob that is seasoned with butter and garlic powder.
Grilled Yellow Squash
“Quick, easy and delicious, this is just as tasty prepared on an indoor grill,” says reviewer naples34102. “I used zucchini as well as yellow squash, which was a nice color contrast on the plate.”
