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Best Charred Grill Pan Veggies Indoor Grilling Recipe

Charred grill pan veggies ready in 25 minutes. Try this indoor grilling cast iron recipe for year round grill pan cooking. Discover easy cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch planks
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch planks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 3-inch strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 3-inch strips
  • 8 oz mushrooms, halved if large
  • 1 red onion, cut into ½-inch wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat your vegetables completely dry with paper towels—moisture prevents those beautiful char marks from forming. This critical step takes one minute but makes all the difference in achieving grill pan veggies with authentic caramelization and crispy edges.
  2. Heat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until it's smoking slightly. The pan should be hot enough that water droplets sizzle immediately upon contact with the surface.
  3. While the grill pan heats, combine garlic, Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Drizzle olive oil over your cut vegetables and sprinkle with this seasoning mixture, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
  4. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, place vegetables on the grill pan in a single layer. Let each piece sit undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until deep char marks appear before flipping to cook the other side.
  5. After flipping, cook for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender inside but still slightly firm. Remove to a serving platter as they finish cooking through.
  6. Once all vegetables are cooked, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and scatter fresh basil on top. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt or herbs to your preference before serving immediately while still warm.