Smoked Vegetables With Montreal Chicken Seasoning
Grilled vegetables infused with smoky pecan wood and savory Montreal spice blend. Fresh corn, squash, bell peppers, mushrooms, and red onion char gently over medium heat in a grill basket or threaded onto skewers, turning occasionally until tender and lightly caramelized.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecan wood chipsoak wood chips1:1smoking_woodtree_nuts-free
lighter smoke flavor
- 1 ear fresh corn, husks and silk strands removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
- 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
- 1 cup mushrooms, halved
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoninghomemade blend (garlic, coriander, black pepper, paprika)1:1seasoning
customize spice level
Instructions
- 1
Soak pecan wood chips in water for 1 hour, then drain.
- 2
Fill smoker box with wet wood chips and place under grill rack on one side of grill. Close lid.
- 3
Heat grill on high until smoke appears from chips, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
- 4
Toss vegetables with oil in a large bowl. Sprinkle with Montreal Chicken Seasoning and toss to coat well.
- 5
Place vegetables in grill basket, on grill rack, or thread onto skewers.
- 6
Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Tips
Use a grill basket to prevent smaller vegetable pieces from falling through grates.
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftover smoked vegetables in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the grill or in a 350F oven.
Prepare vegetables (cut and season) up to 4 hours in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator. Soak wood chips 1 hour before grilling.
Serve hot as a side dish alongside grilled meats or as a vegetarian main with grains.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip soaking wood chips to avoid excessive flames and uneven smoking.
Do not overcrowd the grill basket to avoid steaming instead of grilling.
Do not grill at high heat to avoid charring exteriors before vegetables cook through.
Substitutions
Nut-Free Alternatives
lighter smoke flavor
General Alternatives
customize spice level