Suya Marinade with Grilled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A bold Suya-inspired marinade transforms grilled vegetables into a flavorful, punchy side dish with a smoky kick. This Nigerian-inspired grilling recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 45 minutes, blends bell peppers, zucchini, red onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2, sliced bell peppers
• 1, sliced zucchini
• 1, sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp suya spice mix
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix suya spice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Add vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread vegetables onto skewers and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately as a side or main dish.