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Vegetable Grilling Trays and Tools That Actually Gave My Veggies Grill Marks
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items Every summer I'd toss vegetables on the grill and watch them either fall through the grates or turn into charcoal. Zucchini would stick, peppers would shrivel, and mushrooms would vanish into the flames like tiny sacrifices. If you're someone who wan...
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Vegetable Grill Baskets That Keep Everything on the Grate
Grill Mats for Vegetables That Stick to Everything
Skewers and Kebab Tools for Grilling Vegetables Evenly
Grilling Oils and Seasonings That Make Vegetables Taste Smoky
Grill Tools That Make Handling Vegetables Less Frustrating
Vegetable Grill Baskets That Keep Everything on the Grate
I lost so many asparagus spears to the gap between grill grates before I started using baskets. These actually hold smaller veggies in place while still letting heat and smoke do their thing.
Grab this if you're tired of fishing cherry tomatoes out of your grill's drip tray. The handles fold flat for storage, and I got perfect char lines on zucchini rounds the very first time I used it.
Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket
Toss diced veggies in here and shake it like a stir fry. For anyone who cuts their vegetables small and doesn't want to babysit each piece individually. Cleaned up in about two minutes.
Cuisinart, Stir Fry Wok, 12" Hard Anodized Non-Stick
Use this for a big batch of mixed veggies when you're feeding more than four people. It's wide enough that nothing piles up, so everything gets even contact with heat instead of steaming in a heap.
Mr. Bar-B-Q Non-Stick Grill/Flip Basket
Keep this one around for asparagus and green beans specifically. The perforations are small enough that skinny vegetables don't slip through but big enough that smoke still reaches everything. Wish I had it two summers ago.
Cave Tools Grill Rack Vegetable Grill Basket
Pair this with a little avocado oil spray before loading it up. I was skeptical about non-stick on a grill, but nothing stuck even at high heat. Perfect for someone who hates scrubbing grill accessories.
Char-Broil Non-Stick Grill Basket
Lay this flat right on the grates. It's basically a second set of grill grates with smaller holes. My mushroom slices finally got grill marks instead of just falling into the void.
Outset Non Stick Copper Grill Grid, Set of 2
Switch to this if your old basket warps at high heat. The steel is thick enough that it stays flat even over direct flame. I've run it at 500 degrees and it didn't budge.
GRILLART Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Grill Basket
Grill Mats for Vegetables That Stick to Everything
Eggplant and I had a long, ugly history on the grill. It would fuse to the grates like it was welded there. These mats fixed that problem completely without killing the smoky flavor.
Try these under sliced eggplant or thin tomato rounds. They're heat rated to 600 degrees and I got visible grill lines through the mat, which honestly surprised me. Reusable too, so no waste.
Kona Best BBQ Grill Mats With Holes
Snag these if you grill vegetables at least once a week. They're thicker than most and lasted me an entire summer without tearing. Onion rings came out caramelized instead of charred.
Grillaholics Grill Mat Heavy - Set of 2
For the person who's ruined one too many portobello mushrooms by having them stick and rip apart. The copper layer distributes heat more evenly than the black mats I tried first.
Set of 5 Heavy Duty BBQ Grill Mats Non Stick Easy Clean
Bring these to a cookout and be the hero who grills corn salsa directly on the barbecue. You get five in a pack, so toss one in your camping gear and keep the rest at home.
Loguug BBQ Grill Mat Set, 6 Pcs, Non-Stick
Use these for delicate vegetables like thinly sliced sweet potatoes. They won't slide around because the texture grips the grates. Dishwasher safe, which is honestly the main reason I kept buying this brand.
AOOCAN Copper Grill Mat Set of 5
Swap your aluminum foil for these. I used to wrap veggies in foil and they'd just steam. These let the heat through directly, so you get actual browning. Night and day difference.
YRYM HT Copper Grill Mat Set of 5 - 13x15.75"
Get this mesh version if you want maximum smoke flavor reaching your vegetables. The open weave lets more airflow through than solid mats. My bell peppers tasted like they were grilled directly on the grate.
OFFIGAM Non-Stick Bbq Mesh Mat for Grilling Various
Skewers and Kebab Tools for Grilling Vegetables Evenly
I used to thread veggies on round metal skewers and watch them spin freely so only one side cooked. Flat skewers and cages changed everything about how I make kebabs.
These are flat, so your vegetables don't do that annoying spin when you try to flip them. Peppers, onions, and squash all cook evenly now. Should have ditched my round bamboo skewers years ago.
OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Grilling Skewers - Set of 6
Grab a set for anyone who grills kebabs more than twice a month. They're long enough to hold six or seven chunks per skewer, and the ring at the end means you can actually grip them with tongs.
Norpro Bamboo Skewers 12 Inch
Keep these in your grill tool drawer permanently. They're sturdy enough that heavy chunks of sweet potato don't sag in the middle. I stopped losing vegetables to gravity with these.
Weber Original Bamboo Skewer Set
Use these for thick vegetable chunks that need longer cook times. The wide flat blade holds everything steady. Perfect for someone who likes to load up a skewer with big pieces of zucchini and onion.
Mr. Bar-B-Q 17" Inch Spiral Kabob Skewers Set of 4
Try these cage-style skewers if threading vegetables onto a stick drives you crazy. Just open the cage, toss the veggies inside, close it, and grill. Flipping is a one-motion thing now.
Camerons Cookware Sets Grill Accessories & Grilling Tools
Bring these out when you're grilling for company and want things to look a little nicer. The rosewood handles stay cool and they photograph well if you're that person at the barbecue.
Outset Rosewood Collection Barbecue Skewers
Snag these if you hate metal skewers but you're also tired of soaking disposable bamboo ones. They're thicker than regular bamboo so they don't snap when you load them with dense vegetables.
Expert Grill Bamboo Skewers for Grilling, 100 Count
Grilling Oils and Seasonings That Make Vegetables Taste Smoky
Perfectly grilled vegetables still taste bland without the right oil and seasoning. I went through a phase of just using olive oil and salt. These took everything up about five levels.
Switch to this from olive oil spray for high-heat grilling. Olive oil burns and turns bitter above 400 degrees. This stays clean-tasting even over direct flame, and the spray pattern is even.
Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Spray, 13.5 Oz
Toss this on zucchini and yellow squash before grilling. It's got garlic and onion built in so you don't need to fuss with five different jars. My kids actually asked for seconds on grilled vegetables.
Grill Mates, Vegetable Seasoning, 20 oz Bottle
Use this for a slightly sweet, smoky coating on peppers and corn. It's designed for vegetables specifically, not just repurposed steak seasoning. The difference shows up in the first bite.
Traeger Pellet Grills 6.75oz Veggie Rub with Garlic
Keep this by the grill all summer. It works on literally every vegetable I've tried. Cauliflower steaks with this seasoning became a regular weeknight thing at my house.
Weber Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 5.5 oz
Pair this with a basting brush for vegetables that need lower heat, like tomatoes or thin asparagus. The flavor is mild enough that it doesn't compete with whatever seasoning you're using.
Pompeian Olive Oil: Blind Tasted & Reviewed By Experts
Grab this if you want one all-purpose seasoning that works on grilled vegetables and everything else. I sprinkle it on portobello caps before grilling and the flavor is deep without being salty.
Complete Seasoning (Badia Sazon Completa Copycat)
Try a few drops mixed into your oil before brushing it on vegetables. For anyone who grills on a gas grill and misses that charcoal flavor. A little goes a long way, so start with three drops.
Stubb's Gluten Free Mesquite Liquid Smoke, 5 oz Bottle
Grill Tools That Make Handling Vegetables Less Frustrating
Flipping a thin slice of eggplant with giant metal tongs is like performing surgery with oven mitts. These tools are sized and shaped for the reality of grilling vegetables, not just steaks.
Get this thin, flexible spatula for sliding under delicate vegetable slices without tearing them. I finally stopped destroying my grilled eggplant rounds. The silicone grip doesn't get hot either.
OXO Grilling Stainless Steel Turner and Tongs Set
Use these instead of your big clunky tongs when you're handling individual asparagus spears or small pepper strips. The narrow tips give you actual control. Feels like tweezers compared to my old ones.
Weber, Precision Grill Tongs
Snag this set if you're starting from scratch and don't want to buy pieces individually. The spatula is thin enough for vegetables and the tongs have a good spring. Solid starter kit for a new griller.
Cuisinart BBQ Tool Sets for Patio Grilling
Bring this out for oiling your grill basket or mat before adding vegetables. The silicone bristles don't shed like my old nylon brush did. Finding brush hairs on grilled corn was a low point for me.
OXO Grilling Heat-Resistant Silicone BBQ Basting Brush
Try this wider spatula for flipping big portobello caps or cauliflower steaks in one motion. The surface area means nothing folds or breaks. For anyone tired of the two-spatula juggling act.
Char-Broil Comfort Grip Spatula, Medium
Toss your preconceptions aside. These aren't just for pulled pork. I use them to lift a full grill basket of vegetables off the grate without dumping anything. Way more grip than tongs or spatulas.
Cave Tools Meat Claws for Shredding Meat
Keep your grill grates clean so vegetables don't pick up last week's burger residue. The bristles are thick stainless steel and actually last more than a month. Scrub down after every session, your veggies will taste like veggies.
Customer reviews for Expert Grill 3-in-1 Cold Grill Brush