How to grill vegetables: Expert tips for grilling asparagus, eggplant and beyond TODAY 3 hrs ago Erica Chayes Wida When you re trying to eat more vegetables, there s nothing quite like the smoky char of the grill to bring mushrooms, squash, eggplant and even avocado (yes, we know, it s a fruit) to life. While many home grillers may be well-versed in the art of grilling kebabs or regulars like zucchini or asparagus, there are so many more vegetables that belong on the grill. To help broaden our horizons and nail down the basics, TODAY Food spoke to Ann Ziata, chef instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education about her top grilling techniques.