16 Grilled Vegetable Recipes to Make This Summer Including grilled asparagus, carrots, and more! By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on April 3, 2024 Close Credit: Carson Downing Looking for the best grilled veggies recipe? We've rounded up a few of our favorite grilled vegetable side dish recipes that are versatile and flavorful. You can serve many of them up in a hurry on busy weeknights or wow a crowd at your next summer gathering. With crisp salads and colorful medleys, these versatile grilled vegetable recipes are great additions to your summer cookouts. 01 of 15 Grilled Baby Carrots View Recipe Credit: Constantine Poulos Who knew carrots were good veggies for the grill? Let's get to the root of it: Carrots are sweeter when grilled...and even more so when draped in a lush yogurt sauce. Steak rub and pistachio sprinkles punch up this savory-sweet grilled veggie recipe. The 5 Best Propane Grills We Tested Pump Out Serious Heat 02 of 15 Grilled Radicchio with Cheese View Recipe Save Credit: Blaine Moats Cooking radicchio on the grill is a fantastic way to mellow out its natural bitterness and add a touch of smoky sweetness. Pair this salad with a grilled steak for an elevated barbecue menu that's sure to impress even the pickiest guests. 03 of 15 Grilled Asparagus in Dill Butter View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons For an ultra-tender grilled vegetable side dish recipe, try this simple showstopper. Everything is better when drizzled with herb butter, and these grilled garden vegetables are no different. Finish with plenty of Parmesan cheese, and even the carnivores in the group will be going back for seconds of this grilled asparagus. 04 of 15 Grilled Zucchini and Goat Cheese Toasts View Recipe Save Credit: Carson Downing Introducing the ultimate (grilled) party crostini—featuring sunny summer squash and arugula on cream cheese-smeared toast. Creamy, cheesy, and crunchy, these grilled appetizers are the perfect dish to serve up while waiting for the main event. 05 of 15 Padma's Grilled Corn View Recipe Credit: John Kernick It's no secret that corn is the perfect grilled vegetable, but this recipe takes the flavor profile to an entirely different level. Want to save your fingers from dripping butter? Use easy-to-grab corn holders. 06 of 15 Grilled Potato Slices View Recipe Credit: Jason Donnelly We all love roasted potatoes, but it's time the timeless side dish got a makeover. Fire up russet, red, and sweet potatoes on the grill, then top with capers and sun-dried tomatoes. A dunk in DIY crème fraîche gives them a creamy cooldown. 07 of 15 Grilled Romaine Salad with Tomato and Corn Tumble View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons Romaine hearts take on just the right amount of tenderness and smoky flavor after a quick stint on the grill. Topped with more of your favorite grilled garden vegetables, this nutrient-packed side dish healthfully balances a protein-packed entrée. 08 of 15 Elote Asado View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons This classic summer side dish gets a much-needed upgrade with Mexican-inspired flavors like cilantro, ancho chile, and lime. Brushing a butter-lime mixture onto the corn during grilling and sprinkling with a chile-cilantro seasoning adds tremendous flavor to this summertime standby. 09 of 15 Zucchini Boats with Bacon Gremolata View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons Crispy bacon gremolata with Parmesan cheese makes the perfect filling for tender grilled zucchini boats. Thanks to salty bacon and cheese, this side dish tastes hearty and indulgent. 10 of 15 Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad View Recipe Credit: Karla Conrad Grilling the veggies first gives this pasta salad a subtle smokiness that pairs well with a balsamic vinaigrette. Choose veggies that stand up well to grilling like zucchini, peppers, onion, and asparagus. 11 of 15 Plank-Smoked Portobello Mushrooms View Recipe Credit: Andy Lyons Grilling on cedar planks helps impart more flavor. Here, we're filling portobello mushroom caps with garlicky spinach breadcrumbs and grilling them on planks until tender. 12 of 15 Grilled Eggplant Tartines View Recipe Credit: Carson Downing This grilled vegetable recipe makes a delicious vegetarian main dish. Layer sliced of grilled eggplant with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on top of crusty bread. Finish with torn fresh basil. 13 of 15 Grilled Asparagus with Toum View Recipe Credit: Blaine Moats Toum is a Middle Eastern sauce that's made with garlic, oil, and lemon. Here we're serving it over smoky grilled asparagus. 14 of 15 Grilled Baby Artichoke Antipasto View Recipe Credit: Brie Passano Try this fun twist on charcuterie. Toss grilled baby artichokes and peppers with olives, crushed red pepper, and flavored olive. Serve the mixture with cheese, meats, and crusty bread. 15 of 15 Grilled Avocado and Pineapple Salad View Recipe Credit: Carson Downing If you've never had grilled avocado, consider this the nudge you need to make it. Grilling adds smokiness and char to the creamy avocado. It's the perfect centerpiece for this sweet and savory summer salad. Explore more: Recipes & Cooking BBQ & Grilling Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit