Description
This Easy Grilled Vegetable Platter with Chimichurri is summer on a plate!
A rainbow of tender, char-grilled veggies—like asparagus, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, and zucchini—cooks up in just 15 minutes, leaving plenty of time to whip up a bright, herby chimichurri for dipping.
It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side that’s naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free—perfect for warm-weather entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil
- grilling vegetables of choice, such as:
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 8-10 mini bell peppers (or 1 medium bell pepper, sliced into 4–5 flat planks)
- 1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed
- 1 large red onion, peeled and quartered lengthwise with ends in tact
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled as desired and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and quartered lengthwise
- 8 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes, skewered for grilling
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
for the chimichurri sauce:
- ½ cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
- ½ cup packed parsley leaves and tender stems
- 3 tablespoons packed fresh oregano leaves
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare your grill for medium-high direct heat (about 450-500°F). If using gas, preheat for 15 minutes; if using charcoal, light 30 minutes ahead.

- Prep the vegetables: Prepare the veggies as listed. Toss with avocado oil, salt, and pepper on a large plate or baking sheet. (Be sure to check out this Easy to Grill Veggies Guide for veggie-specific prep tips!)

- Make the chimichurri sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to a food processor with ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper to taste. Pulse until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. (Learn more ⇢ Homemade Chimichurri Sauce) [gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="12132,12133"]
- Grill the vegetables: Grill veggies directly over the heat, placing long veggies and skewers perpendicular to the grates to prevent slipping. Grill until charred and tender. Tomatoes will grill in about 2 minutes per side. Asparagus, bell pepper, broccolini, and zucchini will grill in 3-4 minutes per side. Onions and sweet potatoes will grill in 4-5 minutes per side. (Be sure to check out this Easy to Grill Veggies Guide for veggie-specific grilling tips!)

- Serve: Arrange the grilled vegetables on a large platter. Drizzle with or serve alongside Homemade Chimichurri Sauce. Garnish with grilled bread and fresh herbs, if desired. Serve warm or at room temp—enjoy!

Notes
Storage & Reheating:
- Grilled veggies: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy cold or reheat gently in the microwave.
- Leftover chimichurri: Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week. Great on grilled meat, roasted potatoes, or eggs!
20-Minute Meal Prep:
- Veggies: Prep and chop up to 5 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. (10 minutes active)
- Chimichurri: Make the sauce ahead and refrigerate for up to 1 week. (10 minutes active)
Note:
- This recipe was originally published in May 2019 with a green goddess sauce. We’ve since updated it with chimichurri, but you can click here to download a printable version!



