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Grill Basket "Stir-Fry" Vegetables

This vibrant grilled stir-fry offers a fresh, smoky twist on seasonal vegetables. By using a grill basket, you can achieve a wonderful charred flavour and tender texture that a traditional frying pan simply cannot replicate. The combination of earthy mushrooms, anise-scented fennel, and crisp asparagus makes this a versatile dish that celebrates simple, high-quality ingredients.

As a nutritious vegan side dish, these vegetables are perfect for summer entertaining or a healthy midweek meal. Serving them alongside grilled proteins or tossing them through a pearl barley salad adds a lovely depth of flavour to your plate. It is a brilliant way to use up a garden glut of courgettes while keeping your cooking light and grease-free.

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Ingredients for Grill Basket "Stir-Fry" Vegetables

  • 2 courgette, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick half-moons

  • 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into thin 1/2-inch wedges

  • 230g cremini mushrooms, cut in half, or quartered if large

  • 450g asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

  • extra-virgin olive oil

  • salt and pepper

  • chopped herbs

How to make Grill Basket "Stir-Fry" Vegetables

  1. In a large bowl, combine 2 courgette, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick half-moons; 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into thin 1/2-inch wedges; 230g cremini mushrooms, cut in half, or quartered if large; and 450g asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces. Drizzle over enough extra-virgin olive oil to coat the vegetables, tossing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and any chopped herbs you choose.

  2. Place the veggies in a grill basket and cook on the hot grill for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing and flipping the basket occasionally, until they're tender and slightly charred at the edges.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

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  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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