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Great Grilled Smoky Vegetables with Avocado and Goat Cheese Crumbles Recipe

This grilled vegetable recipe is a great way to pack in some veggies and also include protein. The goat cheese and avocado boost the grilled smoky flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6 servings
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed
  • 1  pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 red onion, thickly sliced
  • 1/2 cup  crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup  olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp  Italian seasoning
  • 4 red bell peppers, cored and quartered
  • 6 Portobello mushroom caps
  • freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, seasoning, and garlic in a small bowl; pour over vegetables. Toss to coat and allow vegetables to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove vegetables from the marinade, and shake off excess. Reserve remaining marinade
  • Grill vegetables on preheated grill until tender, about 5 minutes then transfer grilled vegetables to a large platter
  • Whisk remaining marinade with balsamic vinegar; pour over vegetables
  • Top with avocado and goat cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with basil to serve.