How to Cook Vegetables on Electric Griddles

A day will hardly pass before you have vegetables as part of your meal.

However, griddled vegetables have a unique flavor due to the caramelization process that occurs while cooking.

A study by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) found that vegetables cooked on griddles and microwaves maintain high levels of antioxidants.

Additionally, you can serve them with a variety of foods such as beef, chicken, fish, etc.

Can you cook vegetables on an electric griddle? Yes, you can easily cook most vegetables such as onions, garlic, eggplant, asparagus, mushroom, and pepper on an electric griddle. It’s a simple process that only takes a few minutes.

Keep reading down here as we explore the process of cooking vegetables on electric griddles. 

Ingredients Needed 

There are various vegetable recipes you can cook on an electric griddle. For this article, below are the ingredients you need: 

• Red bell pepper 
• Green bell pepper 
• Onions 
• Asparagus 
• Zucchini 
• Lemon 
• Feta cheese 

Prepare your Vegetables

The next step entails preparing your veggies. Basically, you’ll slice, chop or slither your vegetables for cooking on the electric griddle. 

Marinating your vegetables is the next step (it’s optional). A simple homemade marinade for vegetables can be made by mixing olive oil, mustard, salt, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, and dried basil. 

Additionally, you can brush all vegetables with a layer of olive oil before placing them on the grill. 

However, you can opt not to marinate or brush your vegetables with oil and cook them dry as they are. By doing so, the vegetables will maintain their natural flavors. 

Preheat your Electric Griddle

The next step entails preheating your electric griddle to medium-high heat for about 5 to 10 minutes before cooking on it. 

Preheating enhances a quick charring of the vegetables once you place them for cooking.

Cook your Vegetables on the Electric Griddle

Place your vegetables on a preheated electric griddle for cooking. However, as you place them on the griddle, don’t overcrowd.

Therefore, maintain a single layer of vegetables on the cooking surface. It enhances even cooking and charring of the vegetables. 

Allow the vegetables to caramelize until they attain a golden brown color on the cooking side.

Thinly sliced vegetables will cook for about a minute or two on each side, while thicker slices will cook for about 3 minutes on each side. 

However, you should avoid overcooking your vegetables. The goal is to char and add flavor to the veggies. 

Remove and Serve your Vegetables 

The last step is to remove your vegetables from the electric griddle to a plate. You should then squeeze some lemon juice on them and add some feta cheese.

Additionally, you may opt to make your favorite dressing for the griddled vegetables. 

Serve and enjoy! 

FAQs 

Can I season my electric griddle with vegetable oil? 

You can use vegetable oil to season your electric griddle’s cooking surface. Other alternatives include olive oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, canola oil, etc.  

However, electric griddles don’t need seasoning every time you cook, but you can do it after a while as part of your care and maintenance practices for your griddle. 

What is the ideal temperature for cooking vegetables on an electric griddle?

The ideal temperature for cooking vegetables on an electric griddle is about 325 degrees F. However, some thick slices of vegetables will require a higher temperature of about 350 degrees F.

Do you cook meat or vegetables first on an electric griddle?

Cook your meat first when the grill is hot, and then your vegetables last when the heat is lower and moderated on the cooking surface.

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