Griddled vegetables with feta | Jamie magazine recipes (2024)

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How do you grill vegetables on a cast iron griddle? ›

To heat a cast iron griddle for grilling vegetables, start by placing it on the grill or stovetop over medium-high heat. Allow the griddle to preheat for at least 10-15 minutes before adding the vegetables. This will ensure that the griddle is evenly heated and ready to create beautiful grill marks on the vegetables.

Grilling vegetables is a great way to bring out sweet, toasty, caramelized flavors that other cooking techniques won't. And there's very little prep involved. All you really need to do is toss or brush the raw veggies in vegetable oil, and sprinkle them with your favorite seasonings. Then get them on the grill!

That surface area also allows you to cook smaller pieces of food that would fall between the grates of a grill, as well as liquid items like pancakes or eggs. A griddle also makes for easier cleanup: our Carbon Steel Griddle is naturally non stick, so you can spend less time scraping burnt bits of food off the grates.

All cooking oils and fats can be used for seasoning cast iron, but based on availability, affordability, effectiveness, and having a high smoke point, Lodge recommends vegetable oil, melted shortening, or canola oil, like our Seasoning Spray.

Method 1: directly on the grill

For large veggies like corn, bell pepper, thicker sliced zucchini, eggplant and onion, and portobello mushrooms, I recommend slicing, seasoning and putting them directly on the grill so that they get those lovely grill marks.

Keep in mind that larger pieces will be easier to move around on the grill with tongs, and smaller pieces might need to be put in a grilling skillet or foil packet to prevent them from falling through the slats and getting lost. You can also use skewers to grill chopped vegetables together, to maximize your efficiency.

When flat top grill cooking, the griddle top won't give you those classic sear marks… Though it will prevent flare-ups, ensure even heat distribution, and allow you to cook foods that you couldn't make on a traditional grill (like eggs, stir fry, or anything else that would fall through the grates).

Cast iron skillets, griddle pans and grill pans with ridges all help to replicate grilled textures and flavors. No matter which pan you use, be sure to preheat it before adding your food to get a spectacular sear on your meats and veggies.