Parrillada de Verduras Asadas (Mexican Grilled Vegetable Platter)
Courgettes, peppers, red onion and mushrooms marinated in citrus and garlic, charred on the grill and served with guacamole.
Made with Classic guacamole and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.57 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put all the vegetables in a large bowl and toss with your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe). Leave for 30 to 60 minutes.
40 min - 2
Heat a griddle pan, barbecue or grill to high. Lift the vegetables out and let the excess marinade drip off.
- 3
Cook the courgettes and peppers for 4 to 5 minutes a side, and the onions and mushrooms for 6 to 8 minutes in total, until charred and tender.
8 min - 4
Pile everything onto a platter and sprinkle with coriander.
- 5
Serve with guacamole (see the base recipe), lime wedges and warm tortillas if you like.
Tips
- Cut vegetables to similar thickness so they cook evenly.
- Use a very hot grill for char rather than stewing.
- Serve as a side for carne asada or as a vegan main with beans and rice.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days and is good cold. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through if serving hot.
Questions
Is this vegan?
Yes. The vegetables, marinade and guacamole are all plant based and free from gluten, dairy, egg and nuts.
Which other vegetables work?
Aubergine, asparagus, spring onions, sweet potato slices and baby corn all grill well in this marinade.
More made with classic guacamole
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
