The Vegan Balsamic Grilled Vegetables is a tasty dish. It has 120 calories per serving. Prepare this meal in thirty minutes. We can serve this Vegan Balsamic Grilled Vegetables with steamed rice, vegetable fried rice, lemon rice, garlic bread, pita bread, and a couscous bowl. Also, the ingredients are zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, eggplant, olive oil, dried oregano, black pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and salt. This recipe needs a grill pan, mixing bowl, knife, tongs, brush, and cutting board. You can make this dish for birthdays, occasions, festivals, parties, or as a meal treat to yourself. It is easy to make as the steps are basic.
STATS:
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Number of calories: 120 kcal
- Diet: Vegan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Course: Main
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Grill pan
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Brush
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- One cup of mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced eggplant
- Two minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Two tbsp olive oil
- One tsp dried oregano
- Half tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- We use zucchini as it cooks very quickly in the grill pan. Also, it is soft and absorbs the taste nicely. You may utilize yellow squash as another option.
BELL PEPPERS:
- Bell peppers give a sweet flavor and also add color to your meal. It also makes the meal crunchy. You may use red, green, or yellow capsicum as you prefer.
MUSHROOMS:
- It gives your recipe meat texture and makes it satisfying. Also, we may use button mushrooms, cremini, or portobello as another option.
EGGPLANT:
- We add eggplants to our recipe as they get soft and give a creamy texture when we grill them. It also improves the flavor of your meal. Also, you may replace it with sweet potatoes or skip it fully.
BALSAMIC VINEGAR:
- Balsamic vinegar gives your recipe sweet and tangy flavor at the same time. It also improves the flavor of the vegetables in your meal. You may use maple syrup with apple cider vinegar as an alternative.
OLIVE OIL:
- It helps the vegetables not to stick to the pan and cook them properly. Also, it adds richness to your meal. You may use avocado oil or any neutral oil as another option.
GARLIC:
- We use garlic to give your recipe a strong and savory taste. You may also replace it with garlic powder.
OREGANO:
- Oregano adds Mediterranean flavor to your meal. You may also utilize thyme or Italian seasoning instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, we will wash all the vegetables, and then we will cut them into medium-sized pieces.
- Mix salt, balsamic vinegar, oil, oregano, pepper, and garlic in a bowl.
- Then add all the vegetables to the bowl and mix them well.
- Now we will rest the vegetables for 10 minutes so they can marinate.
- You will use medium heat to warm the grill pan.
- We will put all the marinated vegetables on the grill pan and will cook them for 15 minutes.
- You need to turn the vegetables occasionally and remove them when they get tender.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE:
- Steamed rice
- Vegetable fried rice
- Lemon rice
BREADS:
- Garlic bread
- Whole wheat roti
- Pita bread
PASTA:
- Spaghetti
- Penne pasta
- Vegan creamy pasta
TIPS:
- You should cut the vegetables into equal pieces so they cook at the same time.
- We will not add too many vegetables to the grill so they cook properly.
- Also, you can marinate the vegetables for a longer time, as they will taste better.
- We will use high heat so your vegetables get better grill marks.
- You can put fresh herbs to get extra flavor in your meal.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We may store this recipe in a box for 3-4 days.
FREEZER:
- Also, you can freeze grilled vegetables for two months.
FAQs:
Should I cook the vegetables instead of grilling?
- Yes, you can also cook the vegetables in your pan or oven as you prefer.
Is my recipe spicy?
- No, your recipe is not spicy, but you can mix chili flakes for spice.
Should I make my meal for weight loss?
- Yes, your dish has low calories and high fiber for weight loss.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of calories: 120 kcal
Iron: 1.2 grams
Calcium: 40 g
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 3 g
Vitamin A: 1200 IU
Sodium: 200 grams
Net carbs: 10 grams
Total carbs: 14 g
Potassium: 350 g
