Grilled Peppers and Onions

I love making these peppers and onions grilled side dish recipe anytime we grill. They make a healthy side dish that is easy to eat and serve. If you love to grill peppers, try this Grilled Shishito Peppers Recipe.

Grilled vegetables complete any meal and always have the best smoky flavors.

Why We Love This Recipe

Bell Peppers and Onions is a budget friendly vegetable that can easily be able to pick up at your local store or farmers market. Placing directly on the grill, cooks them tender and with the best charred grill marks.

The next time you need a quick and easy side dish, make these grilled bell peppers and onions.

Ingredients 

• Sweet Bell Peppers – Use any color of peppers that you prefer
• Yellow Onion – You can also use white onion or red onion
• Olive Oil – Use any type of high smoke point oil
• Kosher Salt and Black Pepper – Simple seasonings is all you need

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How to Grill Bell Peppers and Onions

• Step 1 – Preheat a grill over medium high heat until it reaches approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  

• Step 2 – Cut the peppers and onion into large pieces and remove the seeds from the peppers. 

• Step 3 – Add the cut onions and peppers to a mixing bowl.  Drizzle the olive oil on top.  Gently toss to coat them with oil.  

• Step 4 – Place the peppers directly in the grill grates on the grill. 

• Step 5 – Close the lid, cook for 3-5 minutes until the peppers are charred. 

• Step 6 – Flip them over and cook the other side for an additional 3-5 minutes. 

• Step 7 – Remove the peppers from the grill.  Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Slice Vegetables – We recommend slicing the peppers and onions into strips to prevent from falling through the grill grates. Cut the about the same size so they cook about the same time.
• Prepare Grill – Before placing the peppers and onions on the grill, make sure to heat grill to medium heat.
• Grill Basket – If you prefer, you can also place the peppers and onions in a grill basket to cook on the grill. You can also cook in a skillet on the stovetop. They make a great addition to Italian Steak Sandwich.

Variations Ideas

• Vegetables – This recipe is great with any types of vegetables. We usually use green bell peppers and red bell peppers. But you can add in yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, sliced mushrooms or sliced zucchini.
• Oil – Olive oil is a great option, but you can also use canola oil, avocado oil or vegetable oil.
• Seasoning – These flavorful vegetables do not need a lot of seasoning or sauce. But feel free to use what you prefer. We have added balsamic vinegar and Italian seasoning for a delicious variations.

Serving Suggestions

These peppers and onions can easily be served with your easy grilled chicken recipes, Italian Sausage Recipes, Steakhouse Pork Chops or Easy Grilled Beef Recipes.

These peppers and onions would even be delicious with this Chicken Fajita Recipe.