This post was sponsored by Better Than Bouillon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I love summer, I really, really do. But like most moms, I’m feeling the drain of off-balanced routines and sun-worn kids. My husband went off to take the kids to camp the other day and I parted with, “I love you all. Jon, don’t kill the kids.” We’re all getting on each other’s nerves and our standards are getting lower and lower.

Such is the story when it comes to meal-time. But how many days in a row of frozen pizza can a family take? In mine, it’s three. Or around there. So, in the spirit of adulting, I decided to brush off my cooking skills. It’s time to get back to balanced meals and sitting down together to eat. At least a few nights a week.

We’re starting off easy-like. Dinner on the grill – very little prep, no clean-up. And, something I know all the whole fam will like. That’s the inspiration behind these Easy Grilled Veggie Foil Packets. You can toss all the vegetables you bought with good intention earlier in the week into one meal. And with Better Than Bouillon, you can get some serious flavor without any extra ingredients.

I’ve been using Better Than Bouillon for at least a decade. I keep a few flavors in my pantry AT ALL TIMES. Back in the days when I did the whole “vegan week” once a month, it was my salvation. With a wide variety of bases, including Chicken, Beef, Vegetable, Garlic, Fish and Mushroom, big flavor can be brought to any dish. Several are certified vegan, providing options for many diets.

An alternative to canned broths (that expire quickly once opened) or cubes that can be gritty or not dissolve completely, Better Than Bouillon helps me out in many of my recipes, but it’s surprisingly awesome for recipes on the grill (think marinades, rubs and sauces).

Tips for Cooking Easy Grilled Veggie Foil Packets

I opted to use Roasted Garlic Better Than Bouillon for my Grilled Veggie Foil Packets, but any will do!

You can also mix and match your favorite veggies to create personalized packets that your family likes. The keys are to make sure vegetables are cut uniformly and to par-cook root vegetables that take longer to soften.

Feel free to add fresh herbs to round out the dish. I have TONS of rosemary in the garden, so I snipped a few sprigs to add color and flavor. It’s totally not necessary, but if you want to serve these Grilled Veggie Foil Packets for guests, it adds a ‘fancy’ touch!

Easy Grilled Veggie Foil Packets

Yield: 6 packets

Ingredients

3 medium yukon gold potatoes, chopped in 1" cubes
8 oz. baby carrots
1 zucchini, chopped into 1/2" coins
1 yellow squash, chopped into 1/2" coins
2 small onions, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
8 oz. mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 Tbsp. Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, add potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover vegetables. Microwave 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are still firm, but softened. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Return the carrots and potatoes to the large bowl and add zucchini, squash, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
Whisk together 1/2 cup hot water, Better Than Bouillon, and olive oil. Pour over the vegetables and allow them to marinate for 10 minutes.
Prepare six foil sheets. Place one and half to two cups of vegetables in the center of each foil. Drizzle with any marinade that remains in the bowl. Fold up the flaps of each packet to form a tight seal.
Preheat the grill to medium high. Add the foil packets and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are perfectly tender.
Carefully open the packets before serving - hot steam will escape!

Notes

If you don't have a grill or it's not grill season, these foil packets can be cooked in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit with the same timing.

Need a few other lazy summer supper ideas? Our Hoisin Grilled Chicken is deliciously simple. My whole crew also adores these easy and crispy Parmesan Kale Chips!