Evergreen Charred Vegetables (Printable)
Seasonal greens charred lightly and served with a fresh zesty herb dressing for bright, bold flavors.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 cup broccolini, trimmed
02 - 1 cup asparagus, trimmed
03 - 1 cup green beans, ends snipped
04 - 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
05 - 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Herb Dressing
09 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
14 - 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
15 - 1/4 tsp salt
16 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
02 - In a large bowl, toss broccolini, asparagus, green beans, zucchini, and green bell pepper with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Grill the vegetables in a single layer for 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and just tender. Grill in batches if necessary.
04 - While grilling, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parsley, mint, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
05 - Arrange the charred vegetables on a serving platter and drizzle with the herb dressing while still warm.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The char brings out a natural sweetness in vegetables that raw or steamed versions never achieve.
- It's ready in 30 minutes flat, which means you can have a restaurant-quality side dish without the stress.
- One dressing works magic on any green vegetable, so you'll find yourself making it constantly.
02 -
- Overcrowding the grill pan is the biggest mistake—vegetables will release moisture and steam rather than char, losing all that hard-won flavor.
- The dressing gets better if you let it sit for five minutes before drizzling; the flavors meld and the mustard helps everything emulsify beautifully.
03 -
- If your mustard or lemon changes the flavor too much for your taste, start with half the amount and build from there—dressing adjustments are personal.
- A screaming hot grill pan is non-negotiable; the vegetables should sizzle the moment they touch the surface, creating that signature char in just minutes.