Great Grilled Smoky Vegetables with Avocado and Goat Cheese Crumbles

Marinated mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion are grilled, then served with creamy white goat cheese and luscious avocado in this versatile side dish.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 331 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Place mushrooms, red bell peppers, and red onion in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, grill seasoning, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; pour over vegetables. Toss to coat and allow vegetables to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Remove vegetables from the marinade, and shake off excess. Reserve remaining marinade.

Step 4

Grill vegetables on preheated grill until tender, about 5 minutes. 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.