Get ready to rock your taste buds with this easy, smoky, and irresistible vegetarian smoker recipe!
Ready to tantalize your taste buds and rock your smoker in a herbivore-friendly way? Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or a newbie, this vegetarian smoker recipe’s got you covered. Get ready to dive into a smoky, flavor-packed adventure with everything you need for smoking veggies that’ll leave carnivores jealous. Let’s get smoking!
Smoked Veggie Extravaganza
Prepare yourself for a carnival of flavors with our smoked veggie extravaganza. This recipe takes humble veggies and transforms them into a cloud of smoky goodness that just might make even carnivores question their choices. Grab your smoker and let’s hit that grill with veggie verve!
- Cooking Method: Smoking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Cuisine Type: American BBQ
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers, quartered and seeds removed
- 2 zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 red onion, cut into thick wedges
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Throw all the veggies in the bowl and toss until well-coated. Get those flavors in there!
- Place the seasoned veggies on smoker racks. Keep space between them for that sweet smoke to circulate.
- Place the racks in the smoker. Let them soak up the smoke for 2 hours until they are tender and full of smokiness. Rotate the racks halfway through for even smoking.
- Remove from smoker and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Swap zucchinis with yellow squash, or throw in some mushrooms for a meaty texture.
- Garnishing Options: Fresh parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, or sprinkle of feta cheese never hurt anybody.
- Cooking Tips: Don’t overcrowd your smoker racks! Veggies need their space to smoke dance.
