This easy marinated peppers and onions recipe uses colorful bell peppers, red and yellow onions, and a simple olive oil-based seasoning. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or kebabs—these veggies come out tender, juicy, and packed with flavor.
Watch how to make my easy marinated peppers and onions recipe…
WHY YOU’LL LOVE MY MARINATED PEPPERS AND ONIONS
They’re super simple to prep, packed with flavor, and make any grilled meal 10x better. Plus, they’re healthy-ish and totally make-ahead friendly.
I started making these for backyard cookouts and now they show up on everything—from veggie kebabs to weeknight tacos. They add that juicy, charred, just-grilled goodness to whatever’s on the plate.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, coarse (freshly ground, if possible)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Try these grilled Italian chicken kebabs.
HOW TO MAKE MARINATED PEPPERS AND ONIONS FOR GRILLING OR ROASTING
- Prep the veggies: Cut all peppers and onions into large, uniform chunks—about 3 inches each.
- Make the marinade: In a large bowl, toss the veggies with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Marinate: Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight to let the flavors soak in.
- Use as desired: Perfect for popping onto skewers, grilling in a veggie basket, or roasting on a sheet pan in the oven.
De-licious!
Try this cheesy BBQ grilled paneer skewers.
MAKE IT A MEAL – WHAT TO SERVE IT WITH
- Salad: Spinach Salad with Everything Bagel Croutons
- Side: Jalapeno Ranch Dip
- Main: Try them with my grilled chicken skewers or alongside smoked 3-2-1 ribs for a full BBQ spread!
- Dessert: Banana Split Bites
Also try this cheesy grilled broccoli rabe.
See how to grill zucchini kabobs.
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
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Marinated Peppers and Onions for Grilling or Roasting
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Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper coarse (freshly ground, if possible)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prep the veggies: Cut all peppers and onions into large, uniform chunks—about 3 inches each.
- Make the marinade: In a large bowl, toss the veggies with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Marinate: Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to overnight to let the flavors soak in.
- Use as desired: Perfect for popping onto skewers, grilling in a veggie basket, or roasting on a sheet pan in the oven.
Nutrition
Pro tip: One of my go-to tricks for perfectly cooked food every time is using the right BBQ meat thermometers.
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