15+ Vegetables To Grill This Summer
Updated Jul 21, 2025
Try these summer vegetables on the grill, along with tips for cutting, seasoning, and grilling to bring out their best flavor!
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Grilling season is here! While meat often takes center stage, let’s not forget all the delicious vegetables to grill this summer! I love grilling veggies because it brings out so much flavor, not to mention that char! Let’s just say some veggies are simply made for the grill!
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15 of the Best Grilled Vegetables
Looking for good vegetables to grill? You’re in the right place. I have everything from veggies to tuck into burgers and sandwiches to veggie kabobs that can be served straight off the grill. Trust me when I say, these grilled vegetable ideas will transform your summer meals!
Classic Grilled Vegetables
These easy grilled vegetables are so simple and go with just about everything. Just season, grill, and enjoy!
Grilled Corn
Grilled Zucchini
Grilled Onion Recipe
Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Easy Grilled Vegetables as Sides
These grilled vegetable ideas are a great no-fuss side dish. Just toss them on the grill and let the heat do the work.
Grilled Vegetable Recipe
Grilled Cabbage Recipe
Grilled Veggie Kabobs
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
Grilled Romaine Lettuce Recipe
Grilled Green Beans
Simple Grilled Vegetable Ideas
Some of the best grilled vegetables are truly some of the simplest, just a quick toss in oil, a sprinkle of seasoning, and a good char.
Grilled Tomatoes
Grilled Eggplant Recipe
Grilled Brussel Sprouts
Grilled Cauliflower Steak Recipe
Grilled Carrot Recipe
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Grilled Potatoes
Grilled potatoes are hearty, crispy on the outside, and soft in the middle. Basically, the most delicious food. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser that goes with any summer meal.
Grilled Potatoes Recipe
Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Baked Potato on a Grill
Tips for Grilling Vegetables
- Cut veggies into shapes and sizes that expose more surface area to the grill. This will help with even grilling. So instead of cutting onions, eggplant, and zucchini into chunks, cut them into strips or rounds.
- Mix up textures for a more satisfying bite if using vegetables in kebabs! I like to pair soft vegetables like mushrooms and tomatoes with harder veggies like bell peppers and onions.
- Pre-cook hardier vegetables. Some produce, like asparagus, can benefit from a quick 3 min parboil before grilling, making them quicker to grill with a softer texture.
- Toss the vegetables with olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil. Even if you’re after simple grilled vegetables, I highly recommend this not so much for the flavor but to prevent veggies from drying out and sticking to the grill.
- Keep the smaller vegetables in check by piercing them on a skewer. Baby tomatoes, zucchini slices, and mushrooms are delicious candidates for the grill but keep them from falling through the grates by using skewers or a grill basket.
How to Grill Vegetables
- Read up on the how-to. The good news is that grilling vegetables isn’t that much different than grilling meats. If you want to really dive into how to grill vegetables and get all my tips and tricks for beginners, check out my post on How to Grill.
- Stay close to the grill. If you read my tutorial for grilling above, you know that leaving the grill post is a hard no! But it’s even more important when grilling vegetables because they can go from raw to sad and overcooked and, in the worst case, charred and inedible in an instant—so keep an eye on them.
- Know direct heat. Chances are, you’ll be using more direct heat since vegetables don’t require low and slow cooking like steaks and roasts do. But do you know where that is on your grill? (Hint: it’s directly over the heat source).
- Have the right tools. Grill basket is one of my go-to’s when grilling smaller veggies like grape tomatoes or button mushrooms. Metal skewers come a close second when bamboo wooden skewers won’t cut it (especially when grilling heartier veggies like Brussel sprouts).
Frequently Asked Questions
My answer may surprise you but with the exception of a very few – most vegetables can be grilled, as long as you have the proper tools like grill basket and skewers. Everything from zucchini to grape tomatoes can benefit from that smoky char and makes an instant side dish to pair with your grilled protein. Avoid watery vegetables like cucumbers and celery since they will become mushy (besides, they just taste better fresh and crispy!).
Yes! Most of these grilled vegetable ideas can be cooked inside on a grill pan on the stovetop. A grill pan has grates, similar to an outdoor grill, which will give you those beautiful char marks but may lack the smoky flavors. Unfortunately, if you prefer the smoky char – take your veggies outside to cook on an outdoor grill. But otherwise, you can still enjoy delicious, grilled vegetables year-round.
Here’s another answer that may surprise you: no! A light coat of olive oil to prevent sticking to the grates is enough. You can marinate the veggies before grilling if you wish, but if you forget, no worries. Toss the grilled vegetables in the marinade after grilling them, while they are still warm – they will soak up the flavors like nobody’s business and will be so mouthwatering good! Grilled veggies are quite forgiving – you can’t mess them up! Well, unless you step away from the grill and let them burn.
For more similar roundup of recipes, be sure to check out: Best Summer Grilling Recipes, Summer Dinner Ideas, Best Sides to Serve with Burgers, and Refreshing Summer Salads.
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Canโt decide which to start with. But, these look amazing!
You really can’t go wrong! Thank you!
Great tips. Mixing soft vegetables like mushroom with harder ones like sweet pepper is a good idea.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!!