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Vegetable Foil Packets

Various vegetables grilled in foil

These vegetable foil packets are perfect for oven, grill or campfire. A mix of vegetables is seasoned with a simple homemade spice mix and cooked in foil. Quick prep, fuss-free cooking, and easy clean-up!

Vegetable Foil Packets with Potatoes, Carrots, Zucchini and Garlic

These vegetable foil packets are also suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

What we love about these vegetable foil packets

  • This side dish can be easily turned into a main dish by adding some meat or fish in or by doubling the amounts (for vegetarian/vegan dinner).
  • Great meal-prep option – Try these vegetable foil packets with orzo/rice or couscous for a meat-free lunches or add chicken breast as well for a complete meal.
  • Oven, grill, campfire – Choose the way you like the most.
  • Easy clean up – no dirty trays that need a lot of scrubbing!
  • Easy prep.
Uncooked Vegetable Foil Packets with Potatoes, Carrots, Zucchini and Garlic

I like serving these with grilled meats (e.g. Honey Lemon Grilled Chicken, Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs) or fish (see Grilled Whole Fish).

There are various sauces and dips that you can serve these vegetable foil packets with.

This time I made simple garlic dip (Check out my recipe for Oven Roasted Artichokes to see how to make that dip) and jalapeno sauce. Now you can serve it with any sauce/dip you like!

Step by step how to make Vegetable Foil Packets with Potatoes, Carrots, Zucchini and Garlic

How to make vegetable foil packets in the oven

Because the preparation is pretty quick, first thing I do is turn on the oven. I cook these veggie foil packets at 400°F (200°C) for 30-35 minutes. This is plenty of time for all the veggies to cook.

Now because all of the vegetables have different textures the doneness of each type will also differ. This means that some of them will be softer than others.

To turn these vegetable foil packets into flavorful side dish you will need to season them well. To do so I combined dried garlic, marjoram, salt, black pepper and paprika in a small bowl. This blend seasons the veggies just enough without being over-powering.

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Cut the vegetables into chunks and place them into a large bowl. Pour over the olive oil and sprinkle with the seasoning. Give the veggies a good toss until they are evenly coated.

Spoon this onto a large sheet of tin foil and wrap making sure it is sealed well and there are no holes. You want to keep the steam inside the pockets.

This amount is enough for 4 generous portions (when eaten as a side dish).

Topping the Vegetable Foil Packets with white sauce

Useful tips

  • I use whole garlic heads for each vegetable foil packet. If you feel like it’s way too much, simply reduce the amount or omit completely.
  • The garlic needs the longest time to cook so if you omit it bear in mind the cooking time might be shorter by 5-10 minutes.
  • Marjoram is herb similar to oregano so you can use either of those.
  • These vegetable foil packets are perfect for those who love to cook outdoors. Throw them on your grill or in campfire ashes – either way they will taste delicious!
  • I try not to use a moderate amount of salt when cooking. If you need more salt, simply add at the very end of cooking after you tasted the final result.
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Vegetable Foil Packets

These vegetable foil packets are perfect for oven, grill or campfire. A mix of vegetables is seasoned with a simple homemade spice mix and cooked in foil. Quick prep, fuss-free cooking, and easy clean-up!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 4 Parcels
Calories: 236
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium Zucchini
  • 3 Medium Carrots
  • 12 ounces Baby Potatoes (350 grams)
  • 1 Large Red Onion
  • 2-4 Garlic Heads
  • 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For the spice mix:

  • 1 teaspoon Dried Garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Marjoram
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut the zucchini into chunks. Peel and slice the carrots. Cut the baby potatoes into quarters. As for the onion – cut it either into rings or quarters. Trim the top of each garlic head (about ¼ to ⅓ – where the stem is) so that the cloves are exposed. The outer skin should easily come off at this stage. There is no need to remove everything, just the ones that go easily.
  • Now place all the veggies in a large bowl, except for the garlic heads. Drizzle the oil over.
  • Prepare the spice mix by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Now sprinkle the seasoning over the veggies and give them a good toss until they are all coated evenly.
  • Divide the veggies into 4 sheets of foil. Now take the garlic head and place it the open side down into the large bowl where the veggies were. Press down so the cloves suck the juices (oil + seasoning). Repeat with the rest of them. Place them in the middle of each packet.
  • Wrap each packet tight and place them onto a baking tray.
  • Bake them for 30-35 minutes or until the veggies are done.

Notes

  1. Make sure to rinse all the vegetables thoroughly before you start the prep.
  2. Sweet paprika can also be substituted with smoked paprika.
  3. If you don’t have marjoram, use oregano instead.
  4. Zucchini (US) = courgette (UK).
  5. If you don’t want to use garlic head, you can reduce the cooking time by 5-10 minutes.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Campfire Recipes, Easy Vegetable Meals, Foil Packets Recipes, Outdoor Cooking
Nutrition Facts
Vegetable Foil Packets
Amount per Serving
Calories
236
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
479
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
706
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
8055
IU
161
%
Vitamin C
 
31.2
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
59
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1.9
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Ellen says

    14/04/2018 at 14:48

    Vegetable foil packets are so easy. I love making them and never thought to put a head of garlic in with them. Just brilliant!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      15/04/2018 at 12:07

      Hope you give the garlic a go. We love it :)

      Reply
  2. Natalie says

    14/04/2018 at 15:03

    What a great idea for making roasted vegetables. Never tried putting it in a foil packet – and it looks so moist and juicy I simply have to try it!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      15/04/2018 at 12:01

      You gotta try!They are delicious!

      Reply
  3. linda spiker says

    14/04/2018 at 15:07

    Wow! So simple and perfect. And that gorgeous roasted garlic! Stunning!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      15/04/2018 at 12:00

      Thank you so much! :)

      Reply
  4. Claudia Lamascolo says

    14/04/2018 at 16:17

    i love foil packet meals I make hobo meals at least once a month in the summer on the grill. I love this!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      15/04/2018 at 11:59

      Thank you, Claudia!

      Reply
  5. Jyothi says

    14/04/2018 at 17:01

    I love garlic in almost everything. Right now i’m on veggies salads, soups to get back to healthier eating habit and this foil packet vegetables looks just perfect for my dinner!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      15/04/2018 at 11:59

      Let me know what you think if you make them!

      Reply
  6. Alex says

    01/05/2019 at 08:36

    We made this camping, and it was delicious. Love the whole head of garlic. Thank you so much for the recipe!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      01/05/2019 at 15:49

      Glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, Alex! Thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  7. Matthew says

    06/07/2019 at 20:30

    Excellent recipe, strongly recommend! I couldn’t find sweet paprika so I used smoked. I also added mushrooms and used Tuscan herb olive oil. Enjoyed the packs with a rare ribeye steak!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      08/07/2019 at 07:58

      Thanks for your feedback, Matthew! Glad to hear you enjoyed these foil packets.

      Reply
  8. Chris says

    28/08/2019 at 17:23

    My family loved it!5 stars

    Reply
  9. robert says

    12/10/2019 at 00:24

    came out excellent thanks!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      12/10/2019 at 08:20

      Glad to hear that, Robert! :)

      Reply
  10. Dwain Phillips says

    04/12/2021 at 19:00

    I make foil packs all the time. I put 3 strips of bacon on the foil. Put about 1/2 lbs of ground beef and rap the bacon onto the meat. Put cut up potatoes, carrots, red onion, squash. Season with season all and black pepper. Cook in oven for about 1 and 1/2 hrs. It is amazing.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      08/12/2021 at 12:00

      Foil packets are delicious, aren’t they? And you can use any ingredients you like! Thanks for letting our readers know about your version of this tasty meal.

      Reply
  11. Linda says

    17/05/2022 at 00:12

    I’m ordering everything I need to make this plus I’m adding fresh green beans, zucchini, corn on the cob and mushrooms.
    I’m trying hard to eliminate meat from our diet and for meat lovers it’s not easy. But I’m sure that my husband will be quite pleased with this vegetable pouch and a veggie burger with a little BBQ sauce.
    I can’t wait to make this tomorrow.5 stars

    Reply

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