How to cook winter vegetables on the barbecue: guide, tips and tricks

Winter is a season rich in unique flavors and culinary possibilities. While we often think of barbecue for summer grilling, it's also perfect for enhancing winter vegetables! Discover our tips for cooking these winter wonders on a wood or charcoal barbecue, and let yourself be inspired by a simple and delicious recipe.

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Let yourself be guided and discover how to reveal the authentic flavors of seasonal vegetables thanks to our chef's advice.

Our tips for cooking winter vegetables on the barbecue

1. Prepare your vegetables like a chef

Winter vegetables such as cauliflower, parsnips, butternut squash, carrots and Brussels sprouts require special preparation to be perfect on the barbecue.

• Cut them evenly to ensure even cooking.
• Marinade or flavored oil : Add a touch of olive oil, rosemary, or a hint of smoked paprika to accentuate the flavors.

2. Use baskets or skewers for easy cooking

To prevent small vegetables (like Brussels sprouts or squash pieces) from falling between the grates:

• Opt for a grill basket or metal skewers .
• Alternate the pieces of vegetables on the skewers for balanced cooking and colorful presentations.

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3. Master indirect cooking

Indirect cooking is ideal for vegetables that require a longer cooking time, such as sweet potatoes or celeriac. Place them next to the coals, not directly above them, so they cook slowly and remain moist.

4. Play with smoke for unique aromas

Add a handful of wood chips (apple or hickory flavored) to the coals to infuse your vegetables with smoky flavors. Roasted pumpkin and beets become especially flavorful with this technique.

5. Don't forget the finishing touch: the garnish!

Once cooked, add a fresh topping :

• Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
• A pinch of fleur de sel or a squeeze of lemon to enhance the flavors.

Recipe tip: Grilled winter vegetable mix on the barbecue

Ingredients for this BBQ recipe:

• 1 small butternut squash
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 200g Brussels sprouts
• 3 carrots
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
• Salt, pepper

Preparation of the recipe:

1. Preheat your barbecue : prepare the coals for indirect cooking (around 200°C).
2. Prepare the vegetables :
• Cut the butternut squash, carrots and sweet potatoes into pieces.
• Wash the Brussels sprouts and remove their outer leaves if necessary.
3. Season :
• Mix the vegetables with olive oil, paprika, rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Place them in a grill basket.
4. Cook :
• Place the basket on the grill, cooking indirectly, and stir regularly.
• Cook for about 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
5. Serve :
• Add a finishing touch with a squeeze of lemon or some fresh herbs.

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With these tips and this recipe, transform your winter vegetables into truly delicious barbecue dishes. Discover all our equipment and accessories at My-Barbecue.com to make all your seasonal grilling a success!