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Spice-Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts

I could not have been happier with how these spice-brined grilled chicken breasts turned out. I was looking for tender, flavor-packed, juicy chicken to use in a big batch of chicken salad. And that’s exactly what I got. I grilled my chicken (in this case, split chicken breasts, but boneless skinless will work just fine too) on cedar planks for a little extra flavor and aroma, but you can skip that and do them directly on your grill grates too.

Spice-Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts

I am not a fan of skin-on chicken when it comes to brining although you can certainly use it if you want. Leaving the skin on normally does help keep the meat from drying out, but that’s not really needed here. And no way is it going to get crispy enough to enjoy. So, skip it if you want. I did. This spice-brined grilled chicken breasts recipe doesn’t need any tinkering with. It’s great just as it is.

You can use any seasoning on the chicken you want, but I would shy away from anything heavy on salt (you already brined it it) and sugar (it’ll burn over the high grill heat).

Also try my grilled Dijon chicken and my outrageously-good butterflied chicken legs.

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Spice-Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts

You can use any seasoning on the chicken you want, but I would shy away from anything heavy on salt (you already brined it it) and sugar (it'll burn over the high grill heat).
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword brined, poultry
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 701kcal

Ingredients

For the brine

  • 16 cups water
  • ¾ cup kosher salt
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2 heads garlic crushed and chopped
  • ¼ cup dried sage or to taste
  • ¼ cup dried basil or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 large bay leaf

For the chicken

Instructions

For the brine

  • Place water in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the salt, sugar, garlic, sage, basil, peppercorns and the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering, stirring often, for about 20 minutes. Make sure that the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
  • Remove pot from heat, cover and let cool completely, at least 2 hours.

For the chicken

  • Add the chicken to the brine and transfer the pot to the fridge for 2 hours and up to 4 hours maximum.
  • If cooking the chicken on cedar planks, begin soaking them in water 30 minutes before using.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • If using planks, char the planks over direct heat on both sides first. Add the chicken and move the planks to indirect heat and continue cooking, 30-45 minutes or until the chicken measures 165 F with a thermometer.
  • Place chicken directly on the grates over high heat and sear on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Move the planks to indirect heat and continue cooking, 30-45 minutes or until the chicken measures 165 F with a thermometer.
  • Let chicken rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 172g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 85118mg | Potassium: 1794mg | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 134g | Vitamin A: 967IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1669mg | Iron: 57mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Baby Potatoes

Grilled baby potatoes are one of my favorite grilled side dishes. The potatoes come out tender in the middle, with just a slight crust on the outside. For me, yellow potatoes are the best since they also taste a bit buttery. All you need is a few spices out of the pantry and in no time you have perfect potatoes with a hint of garlic, a hint of smoke, and just a nice subtle spiciness to offset some of the potato sweetness.

Grilled Baby Potatoes

You can use this recipe for grilled baby potatoes for just about any grilled vegetable, from broccoli to cauliflower to asparagus. You can skip partially cooking smaller vegetables in the microwave since they will grill quickly. Just check that they are nice and tender before removing from the grill.

I use a grill basket for cooking these potatoes.

Also try my grilled potatoes with mustard-garlic dressing.

This recipe was inspired by a recipe from Alton Brown.

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Grilled Baby Potatoes

Grilled baby potatoes are one of my favorite grilled side dishes. The potatoes come out tender in the middle, with just a slight crust on the outside. For me, yellow potatoes are the best since they also taste a bit buttery.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 100kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Alton Brown

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for medium-high cooking.
  • Place potatoes in a large microwavable bowl and microwave on high for 5-10 minutes until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the potatoes. Toss to coat.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a grill basket (you can also skewer them if preferred) and transfer to your grill.
  • Grill for 10 minutes. Stir and grill another 10 minutes or until the potatoes have a nice char on them.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Chive Potatoes

Well now, these little bites of yumminess didn’t last long. Grilled chive potatoes didn’t take long to make either. Creamy and tender inside, the potatoes had nice crispy skin. Covered in butter and chives, with just a hint of lemon,  each one was sooooo good. I grilled the potatoes, but you can make them in the oven just as easily. I used baby potatoes but fingerlings would be just as great, just as creamy!

Grilled Chive Potatoes

What will I do different next time I grill some grilled chive potatoes? Probably nothing. Oh I might add a pinch of red pepper flake but that’s it. They don’t need anything else. Doubling the recipe would be a good idea. The potatoes are really great leftover. I like to heat a bit of oil in a cast iron skillet and get it real hot. Add the potatoes and get them warmed up. They get a nice additional crunch to them!

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish. I makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

If you don’t have fresh chives just use green onions instead.

Also try my grilled Ranch potatoes.

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Grilled Chive Potatoes

Well now, these little bites of yumminess didn’t last long. Grilled chive potatoes didn’t take long to make either. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 168kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to a gentle boil and let boil until the potatoes are just starting to turn tender, 10-15 minutes depending on the size of your potatoes.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water. Slice into halves.
  • Fire up your grill for medium-high direct grilling.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and stir in the chives and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the potatoes to the grill, cut-side down and let grill until just starting to turn golden brown and getting just a little char around the edges. Brush lightly with the butter mixture.
  • Remove potatoes and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Drizzle with remaining butter mixture and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Creamy Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta

It was one of those almost-stormy evenings. I was in the mood for grilling, but as a backup, I needed to pick something I could cook inside in case the skies opened up. Well, they didn’t, so i was able to grill the fantastic shrimp for this grilled creamy shrimp and mushroom pasta. If it had stormed, I would’ve roasted the shrimp in the oven and still enjoyed a great dinner. But grilled shrimp, well, that’s just better.

Creamy Grilled Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta

The cream sauce and mushrooms in this grilled creamy shrimp and mushroom pasta are fantastic. The entire dish is incredibly easy to put together. If you don’t want to fret with the shrimp just used pre-cooked frozen shrimp from your grocery store. Just defrost them ahead and of time and you’ll be good-to-go.

Don’t be surprised when you start making the sauce that the cream cheese doesn’t melt and get creamy. Once you add the hot water from making the pasta the cream cheese will dissolve and make a fantastic sauce.

When grilling the shrimp, the butter and oil in the marinade may cause flare-ups on your grill. Be prepared to move the skewered shrimp to another place on the grill until the fire dies down. And by all means, don’t burn yourself!

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish if you don’t have skewers. I makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

Also try my creamy Cajun sausage ravioli and my Caribbean shrimp pasta.

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Grilled Creamy Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta

Don’t be surprised when you start making the sauce that the cream cheese doesn’t melt and get creamy. Once you add the hot water from making the pasta the cream cheese will dissolve and make a fantastic sauce.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy, mushroom, shirmp
Prep Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 635kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the grilled shrimp

For the mushrooms and pasta

  • 8 ounces pasta fettuccine, linguine or angel hair
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, plus a bit more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup water from the cooked pasta, you may not need the entire cup

Instructions

For the grilled shrimp

  • Combine all but the shrimp in a medium bowl.
  • Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Remove from fridge and let set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Fire up your grill.
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers and place on grill.
  • Brush with remaining marinade (caution: flare-ups can occur) and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Flip, brush with more marinade and cook another 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are done.
  • Remove from grill.

For the mushrooms and pasta

  • Cook the pasta per package instructions, reserving 1 cup of the water from the pot.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute for 10 minutes or until golden brown and soft. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the mushrooms and reserve.
  • Add remaining butter to the skillet and melt.
  • Add the garlic, cream cheese cubes, parsley and basil. Whisk to combine. Note: The sauce will not be creamy.
  • Add 2/3 cup of the reserved pasta water and whisk. The sauce will come together and get creamy.
  • Add the mushrooms, grilled shrimp, and pasta. Stir to combine. If too thick add a bit more of the pasta water and stir.
  • Serve garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

I throw the shrimp onto the grill while the mushrooms are sauteeing.

Nutrition

Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 430mg | Sodium: 1352mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2230IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno-Stuffed Olives

I’ve found the replacement for eating popcorn while watching a movie. No more of that. Grilled bacon-wrapped jalapeno-stuffed olives are much, much better. Yeah, there’s definitely a spicy kick to them. And a little smokiness from the bacon. A bit salty. Just give me a bowl of these little bites and a little cool ranch or blue cheese dressing (gotta cool off!) and I’m happy!

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno-Stuffed Olives

You don’t have to go the spicy route when you make grilled bacon-wrapped jalapeno-stuffed olives if you don’t want to. Any stuffed olives will work just fine for this recipe. Try Gouda-stuffed olives, they’re fantastic too! Just make sure you get big olives, big enough to wrap the bacon around. Those lil ole pimento-stuffed olives that are barely bigger than peanuts just won’t do. And since you’ve got the grill going, might as well add a few bacon-wrapped meatballs!

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

Also try my grilled bacon and cheese stuffed mushrooms.

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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno-Stuffed Olives

I’ve found the replacement for eating popcorn while watching a movie. No more of that. Grilled bacon-wrapped jalapeno-stuffed olives are much, much better. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, olives
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 15 bites
Calories 36kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 15 jalapeno-stuffed green olives
  • 5 slices bacon thin-sliced, cut into thirds
  • Your favorite seasoning
  • Ranch dressing or blue cheese, for serving

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Wrap each olive in a piece of bacon. I didn’t need a toothpick to secure the bacon, but you might.
  • Sprinkle your rub out on a plate and roll the bacon-wrapped olives in it to coat.
  • Grill 20-30 minutes or until the bacon is cooked.
  • Serve with cool ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Yellow Squash

Simple yet delicious. You don’t always have to struggle to come up with a grill-able side dish idea, and you definitely don’t have to spend hours or even many minutes putting one together. Grilled yellow squash actually made me love squash, and let me tell you, that’s not an easy thing to do. The key for me was the onions. And that means Vidalia onions when I can get them. Always.

Grilled Yellow Squash

I also like adding my favorite seasonings to the foil packet instead of ‘just’ salt and pepper. These grilled yellow squash can take on a variety of flavors. One we truly enjoy is the Casa Seasoning from Albukirky Seasonings. It’s the perfect blend of salt, pepper, garlic and lemon, among other things.

Also try my grilled marinated medley, everything great in a single dish.

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Grilled Yellow Squash

Simple yet delicious. You don’t always have to struggle to come up with a grill-able side dish idea, and you definitely don’t have to spend hours or even many minutes putting one together. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, squash
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 117kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking at 350 F. Alternatively, you can make this in an oven preheated to 350 instead.
  • Place all ingredients on a large piece of aluminum foil. Seal tightly.
  • Transfer to the grill or oven and cook 20-25 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Marinated Medley

We were both blown away by just how wonderfully tasty this grilled marinated medley was. The perfect dish for a nice (but kinda warm) spring day here in Indiana, it couldn’t have been any easier. We just grilled a few vegetables and a little smoked sausage, tossed them all into a pan along with some broth and balsamic vinegar, and in no time we had a complete dinner. And yes, like us you’ll want to drink the juices out of the bottom of the pan. It’s divine. It’s what gives all the vegetables such a wonderful flavor.

Grilled Marinated Medley

There aren’t any rules to making a grilled marinated medley. Use whatever meat and vegetables you desire or can find fresh. I went with a no-thrills smoked sausage ring, sliced into rings, and then just grilled a few of our favorite vegetables. Zucchini would also be great in it, along with squash (I love grilled squash and grilled Tuscan vegetables).

Any time you use a disposable pan, make sure you support it from the bottom. I like to slide my grill spatula underneath and lift it up just a little. I then slide a more rigid sheet tray between the pan and grill to support it.

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Grilled Marinated Medley

We were both blown away by just how wonderfully tasty this grilled marinated medley was. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, sausage, vegetable
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 18 ounces smoked sausage
  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
  • Vegetable oil
  • 3 ears corn on the cob husked
  • 1 large sweet onion quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 quart vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Grill the sausage then cut into rounds.
  • Toss the potatoes with just a splash of oil and grill (I use a grill basket) until just starting to get soft. Remove.
  • Also place the corn onto the grill. Rotating often, cook until starting to char.
  • In a large deep disposable aluminum pan combine all ingredients.
  • Place back onto the grill over indirect heat and let cook another 30 minutes-1 hour or until the potatoes are completely done and the onions are softened. You don’t want the broth to boil, but a light simmer is ok.
  • Serve hot with plenty of the broth from the bottom of the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 838IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Asian Grilled Vegetables

I need more grilled sides like these Asian grilled vegetables. It’s a simple way to make flavor-packed vegetables with little fuss or mess. I use a vegetable grill basket and place it on my grill alongside whatever else I’m grilling, be it burgers, dogs, or whatever. In no time I have the perfect delicious side dish.

Asian Grilled Vegetables

I used bell pepper, onion and zucchini when I made Asian grilled vegetables, but really you can use any vegetables you can find as long as they all have the about the same cooking time. If you’re using something that needs longer to cook (like carrots) you might want to steam them a bit first or add them to the basket and let them cook by themselves for a while before adding the remaining ingredients.

Also check out my broccoli in Hoison sauce, made on the grill too but just as easy on the stovetop.

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Asian Grilled Vegetables

I need more grilled sides like these Asian grilled vegetables. It’s a simple way to make flavor-packed vegetables with little fuss or mess.
Course Side
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Asian, grilled, vegetable
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 76kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper cut into squares
  • 1 onion quartered and separated
  • 3 zucchini cut into 1/2″ slices
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flake

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Place all ingredients into a large bowl and toss to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes, stirring often,
  • Transfer ingredients to a grill basket. If you don’t have a grill basket tear off a large sheet of foil and add the mixture to the center of the piece. Fold up and seal tightly.
  • Place onto grill and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften and get a little char on them. Stir and continue cooking until the vegetables are the desired doneness. I like mine to still have a bit of crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Dilly Dilly Grilled Mushrooms

Here lately I’ve been bound and determined to up my grilled side dish game. It’s been lacking, I admit. Nothing could possibly be easier than these dilly dilly grilled mushrooms. And very few things could be as addictingly tasty. I love mushrooms to begin with, and I’ve always been a fan of dill. Now, I get all that plus buttery goodness and a bit of salty garlic flavors. I like the butter mixture so much that I usually double it, making sure that I get plenty of it down into the gills of the mushrooms as they cook over an open fire.

Dilly Dilly Grilled Mushrooms

You could actually substitute your favorite herb or spice for the dill for something different when you make some dilly dilly grilled mushrooms. Red pepper flakes are an awesome change. Same goes for oregano, basil or, believe it or not, smoked paprika. You’ll never eat boring mushrooms again, but if you prefer something with a bit of a kick, try my spicy grilled mushrooms too! And my version of Michael Chiarello’s best button mushrooms is out of this world also!

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish. I makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too!

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Dilly Dilly Grilled Mushrooms

Nothing could possibly be easier than these dilly dilly grilled mushrooms. And very few things could be as addictingly tasty.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, mushroom
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 22kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ pound fresh mushrooms medium sized, stems removed if desired
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon dill weed dried is fine, but you’ll want to use more
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for medium-high cooking.
  • Place mushrooms into a grill basket or thread onto skewers. (If using bamboo skewers, soak them for 30 minutes in water before using).
  • Combine the butter, dill and garlic salt. Brush 1/3rd of the mixture over the mushrooms.
  • Transfer to the grill and grill for 10-15 minutes or until just tender, rotating occasionally and brushing with the remaining dill mixture a few more times.

Notes

Note: I like to double the amount of dill weed and garlic salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Grilled Tuscan Vegetables

You could’ve just knocked me over with a feather. I don’t usually find myself bragging about a vegetable side dish like these grilled Tuscan vegetables. Until now. All of the flavors of the vegetables came together perfectly. Smoky bacon, a little garlic and a combination of tastes and textures cooked in almost no time.

Grilled Tuscan Vegetables

I’ve made grilled Tuscan vegetables a few times now and sometimes I leave out the Parmesan and sometimes I don’t. Sometimes I add a pinch or two of red pepper flake for a little kick and sometimes I don’t. And if I don’t have spinach leaves? Or zucchini? That’s ok. You can substitute just about any vegetable you have on hand, but I always include the artichoke hearts. Always. They’re the something that makes these vegetables different than pretty much any side dish like it.

I recommend that you use a grill basket when making this dish if you’re not using foil. It makes cooking easier and you don’t have to worry about anything falling through the grates. And cleanup is easier too! I’ve got several and they’ve lasted for years and years.

Also try my fantastic grilled marinated medley and my awesome grilled marinated asparagus!

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Grilled Tuscan Vegetables

You could’ve just knocked me over with a feather. I don’t usually find myself bragging about a vegetable side dish like these grilled Tuscan vegetables. Until now. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, vegetable
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 144kcal
Author From The Tailgating Cookbook: Recipes for the Big Game

Ingredients

  • 1 8 ounce artichoke hearts drained, chopped roughly
  • 3 medium zucchini cut into 1/4″ slices
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves washed
  • 2 plum tomatoes cut into 1/4″ slices
  • 4 ounces button mushrooms cut into 1/4″ slices
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 6 slices bacon trimmed of excess fat and chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for direct cooking over medium heat.
  • Note: You can make these veggies in a grill basket or in foil packets.
  • Combine all ingredients except for the cheese.
  • Divide between large pieces of foil and seal tightly or transfer to a large grill basket.
  • Place over the fire and grill for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are the desired tenderness, tossing or shaking occasionally.
  • Remove from grill. If using packets, open them carefully as they will be full of steam.
  • Serve garnished with the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2295IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.