Grilled Veggies with Coffee Ice Cream Sundae

Grilled veggies with a side of coffee ice cream sundae—because who says vegetables can’t be paired with something indulgent? Sure, you’ve got your grilled vegetables with all their charred goodness, but then there’s that coffee ice cream to flip the script. The grilled veggies provide that smoky, hearty bite, while the ice cream offers a refreshing yet bold jolt of caffeine-infused sweetness. Together, it’s a contrast that will make your taste buds question everything you know about balance. Maybe veggies aren’t so bad when paired with dessert—maybe you’ve been doing it wrong all along.

Grilled Veggies with Coffee Ice Cream Sundae

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A surprising combination of grilled veggies paired with the decadent indulgence of a coffee ice cream sundae. Bold, unexpected, and delightfully wrong.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 4 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Grilled Veggies:

• Zucchini – 1 medium sliced
• Bell peppers – 2 sliced
• Red onion – 1 sliced
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp
• Salt – to taste
• Black pepper – to taste
• Garlic powder – 1 tsp
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp for seasoning

For the Coffee Ice Cream Sundae:

• Coffee ice cream – 4 scoops
• Whipped cream – ½ cup
• Chocolate syrup – 2 tbsp
• Chopped nuts optional – ¼ cup

Instructions

 

For the Grilled Veggies:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Toss the zucchini, bell peppers, and onion in olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Place the veggies on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred.
• Squeeze lemon juice over the grilled veggies for a finishing touch.

For the Coffee Ice Cream Sundae:

• Scoop coffee ice cream into 4 bowls.
• Top each scoop with a dollop of whipped cream.
• Drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle chopped nuts if desired.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Calories: 350
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

• Vitamin A – 10%
• Vitamin C – 15%
• Calcium – 8%
• Iron – 6%
• Magnesium – 5%

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Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

• For extra flavor, marinate the veggies in a balsamic glaze before grilling.
• Use vanilla or chocolate ice cream if you want to step away from the coffee flavor.
• Make this dessert extra indulgent with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of the ice cream.
• If you have a sweet tooth, add extra chocolate syrup—no one’s judging.