Balsamic-Grilled Summer Vegetables
Balsamic-Grilled Summer Vegetables showcase smoky charred zucchini, eggplant, and green bell peppers brushed with a tangy-salty glaze of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and olive oil. The vegetables turn tender with crisp edges and a gentle sweetness that pairs well with grilled mains. Serve this colorful side at cookouts or as a light dinner with crusty bread and cheese.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Balsamic-Grilled Summer Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add zucchini, eggplants, and bell peppers; toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for about 45 minutes.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the vegetables from the marinade and shake off the excess; reserve the marinade.
- 3
Grill the vegetables on the preheated grill until tender, 10 to 15 minutes, brushing with the marinade. Transfer the grilled vegetables to a platter; serve with the remaining marinade.
- Calories 286.05 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 4.54 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 30.31 g 11%
- Total Fat 17.32 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 2.46 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.69 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 793.38 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 9.43 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 11.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 39.47 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.86 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 880.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 79.73 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 10.67 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Balsamic Grilled Summer Vegetables is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Eggplant, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 286.05 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Balsamic-Grilled Summer Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Eggplant, Green Bell Pepper, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Balsamic-Grilled Summer Vegetables?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 286.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Balsamic-Grilled Summer Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Balsamic-Grilled Summer Vegetables healthy?
- Balsamic-Grilled Summer Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 286.05 calories and 4.54 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 793.38 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.46 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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