Grilling Season is Here!

It's grilling season! And we’re moving veggies to the main course by giving them more of that flame-broiled love.

This summer, use your grill as an opportunity to push past the typical kebabs, pepper & onions, or grilled summer squash and try something new. Whole portobello mushrooms will rival any burger and thick slices of cauliflower, broccoli, eggplant and cabbage make for a hearty meal when drizzled with a sauce like schug, salsa, pesto, chimichurri or a vinaigrette and accompanied by your favorite sides.

4 Steps To Perfectly Grilled Veggies

**Make the right cut.**

The smaller your pieces are, the faster they will cook.
Size will also affect how much caramelized and smokey flavor they will pick up. If your pieces are very small, consider putting them on a skewer or in a grill basket to prevent them from falling through the grate.

**Keep a light touch.**

You really only need to brush veggies lightly with oil to lessen the chances of them sticking to the grill.
A simple sprinkle of salt & pepper and you are usually good to go for any recipe, but don’t be afraid to experiment with other seasoning blends or different marinades.

Image from iOS (24).jpg — **Watch your heat.**

Unless otherwise specified in a recipe, a medium temperature is your safest bet. That’s equal to about 350°F. Hotter than that and your vegetables might char quicker but not be cooked evenly through. Less than that and your cooking time will extend.

**Time it right.**

It’s your call if you want your veggies crispy or soft. Get ‘em perfect with minor adjustments to these rough cooking times for some of our favorites:
**Artichokes**
Steam for 20 minutes, then grill for 5 - 10 minutes
**Asparagus spears**
3- 4 minutes
**Beets - sliced**
8 - 10 minutes per side
**Broccoli & Cauliflower steaks**
5 - 7 minutes per side
**Brussels Sprouts - skewered**
10 minutes (turning frequently)
**Cabbage wedges**
4 - 8 minutes per side
**Carrots - whole**
5 - 7 min (turning frequently)
**Corn in the husk**
15 - 20 minutes (turning every 5 minutes)
**Eggplant planks**
3 - 4 minutes per side
**Onions**
10 minutes per side
**Peppers**
4 minutes per side
**Portobello Mushrooms - whole**
3 - 4 minutes per side
**Romaine Lettuce**
1 - 2 minutes per side
**Summer Squash planks**
3 - 5 minutes per side
**Sweet potato wedges**
5 minutes per side
**Tomatoes**
10 - 15 minutes or until bursting
**Skewered vegetables, Chopped vegetables in a grill basket, or Foil wrapped vegetables**
10 - 15 minutes (turning frequently)