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    Home » Smoked Side Dishes

    Crunchy Smoked Vegetables

    Published: Nov 5, 2021 by Will · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Crunchy, healthy, and full of great flavor; smoked vegetables are fantastic. Quit making boring veggies and make something everyone will want to eat.

    Vegetables cooked in bowl
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    • Why smoking veggies is a MUST try
    • What veggies are best?
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    Video - Smoked Veggies

    Why smoking veggies is a MUST try

    Smoked vegetables are an easy side dish to throw on the smoker when making your favorite main dish. These go great with our smoked pork butt, you HAVE to try these together!

    Cooking veggies on the smoker results in a nice little char on the broccoli and a great smoky flavor that gives the onions and peppers that little extra, taking these veggies over the top.

    What veggies are best?

    Smoked vegetables are extremely EASY to make. It's a simple process of slicing the veggies into small pieces and then dousing them with olive oil and some spices. My favorite vegetables to smoke are:

    • Broccoli
    • Cauliflower
    • Mushrooms
    • Onion
    • Peppers
    • Carrots
    • Squash
    Raw vegetables on cutting board ready to be sliced

    How to smoke vegetables

    Place a grilling mat or basket in the smoker, pre-heat to 225°F, and start prepping the vegetables. I'm using a pellet smoker, but a traditional stick burner would work great as well.

    Slicing - Cut the veggies into small pieces, about 1" square are just about perfect. You don't want to have to cut them when eating, so bite size is best.

    Eight images of vegetables being sliced into 1" pieces

    Season - Place the veggies into a bowl an drizzle with olive oil and a generous sprinkle of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake the bowl up so the vegetables are evenly covered in the oil and spices. I use stainless steel bowls with tops, they are fantastic, we love these things.

    Smoking - When the smoker is pre-heated, place the veggies into the grill basket and let smoke for 1 hour, turning/mixing occasionally. After the first hour, turn up to 400°F to give the smoked vegetables some crispiness.

    veggies being cooked in dish on smoker

    Cook another 30-45 minutes and pull them off the smoker. I simply spoon them into a serving dish and top with a little more salt. That's it!

    FAQ

    Can I use a gas grill?

    Yes! There is no need to cook on low however since you will not get the smoke flavor. Bring the grill to 400°F and grill 30-45 minutes until crunchy and slightly charred.

    What wood is best?

    I like using a light wood, such as apple or cherry wood.

    How long does it take to smoke vegetables?

    A little under 2 hours for best results.

    Old pro tips

    • Salt the vegetables after serving for best flavor
    • Make sure the mushrooms are fresh. If they feel slimey, they aren't good anymore
    • Use several different colored peppers to make these bright and fun

    Smoke this too!

    • Pork Egg Foo Young (Wagner style)
    • Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
    • Smoked Corned Beef
    Raw vegetables on cutting board ready to be sliced

    Crunchy Smoked Vegetables

    Crunchy, healthy, and full of great flavor; these vegetables are fantastic. Quit making boring veggies and make something everyone will want to eat.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Type: Smoked Side Dishes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 90kcal
    Author: Will

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 onion (sweet)
    • 1 head broccoli
    • ½ head cauliflower
    • 2 bell peppers
    • 8 oz mushrooms
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon salt (separated)
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper

    Equipment

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    Grill Basket
    Pellet Grill
    Pellet Smoker

    Instructions

    • Place grill basket in smoker and pre-heat smoker to 225°F.
    • Slice vegetables into bite size pieces, about 1" square
    • Place in bowl and drizzle with olive oil, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix to evenly cover vegetables.
    • Once pre-heated, place vegetables in the grill basket and smoke for 1 hour.
    • After 1 hour, turn the temperature up to 400°F and cook for another 30-45 minutes until crispy. Remove from smoker and place in a serving dish.

    Pro Tips

    • Salt the vegetables after serving for best flavor
    • Make sure the mushrooms are fresh. If they feel slimey, they aren't good anymore
    • Use several different colored peppers to make these bright and fun

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1407IU | Vitamin C: 125mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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