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Easy Grilled Vegetable Medley Recipe with Tangy Balsamic Reduction

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A quick and easy grilled vegetable medley featuring a smoky char and a tangy, slightly sweet balsamic reduction glaze. Perfect as a healthy side or a crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • Zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • Red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
  • Yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • Red onion, cut into thick wedges
  • Asparagus spears, trimmed (optional)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Slice zucchini and yellow squash into 1/4-inch rounds, cut red bell pepper into 1-inch strips, slice red onion into thick wedges, trim asparagus, and halve cherry tomatoes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme or rosemary, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
  3. Toss all prepared vegetables in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let them sit while preparing the balsamic reduction. Do not marinate longer than 20 minutes.
  4. Pour balsamic vinegar and honey into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally and simmer gently until the mixture thickens and reduces by about half, becoming syrupy and glossy. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 5 minutes).
  6. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on the grill or grill pan. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side until grill marks appear and vegetables are tender but not mushy. Cherry tomatoes need only 1-2 minutes until blistered.
  7. Transfer grilled vegetables to a serving platter and drizzle generously with the balsamic reduction.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the grill to avoid steaming the vegetables. Keep an eye on thinner vegetables like asparagus to prevent overcooking. Simmer balsamic reduction low and slow to avoid bitterness. Use a grill basket or skewers for small pieces like cherry tomatoes or asparagus to prevent falling through the grates.

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