Although, barbecuing can be a quick and easy way to create delicious meals, running back and forth between the grill and the stove to prepare side dishes can be a bit inconvenient.  Why not grill your side dishes as well?

There are multiple resources on the web for grilled side dishes so we decided to leave it the experts and pulled a sampling together for you below.

Here are 10 ideas for Grilled BBQ side dishes:

1. Honey Grilled Squash

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2. Grilled Chili Pepper

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3. Grilled Garlic Bread

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4. Grilled Roasted Red Pepper

 

5. Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

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6. Grilled Potato Skins

7.  Sesame-Grilled Asparagus

8. Grilled Avocado

9. Grilled Corn on the Cob

10. Grilled Mango

It’s delicious, healthy and the perfect Summer treat. Here’s a quick and simple guide to adding some flame and pizzaz to some of your favorites fruits just in time for the upcoming 4th of July Holiday.

The key to grilling fruit is to prepare only the freshest fruit based on their density and ripeness. Some fruit requires more grilling time while others need to be watched closely to prevent charring.

Always be sure to turn your fruit halfway through the grilling process.

Grilling Granny Smith Apples

Cooking time: 35-40 minutes Preparation: Cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds Heat: Indirect Medium

You can marinate apples in orange juice, mint, ginger, agave or any other spices that you prefer.  Granny Smith apples would be tart versus a sweeter apple like Pink Lady Apples.

Grilling Apricots

Cooking time: 4-6 minutes Preparation: Cut in half, pit removed Heat: Direct Medium

Grilling Bananas

Grilling Pears

Cooking time: 8-10 minutes Preparation: Cut in half lengthwise Heat: Direct Medium

Grilling Pineapple

Cooking time: 8-10 minutes Preparation: Peeled & cored, cut in 1/2-inch thick rings or lengthwise into 1-inch thick wedges Heat: Direct Medium

You can marinate pineapple before grilling in a number of creative ways.  One great recipe is to create a glaze with brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, beer (yes, beer) and butter.

Grilling Strawberries

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes Heat: Direct Medium

The easiest way to grill strawberries is to skewer them so that you can flip multiples berries at a time. Eat these with cinnamon ice cream for some added indulgence.

Hope you enjoyed this mouth-watering and delicious fruit grilling guide.