When the grill grate is hot and the campsite smells like charcoal and pine needles, Foil Packet Teriyaki Pineapple Veggies is the kind of side dish that feels both effortless and a little special. You tear off a sheet of foil, pile in bright bell peppers and broccoli florets, then tuck in juicy pineapple so it caramelizes around the edges. Once the teriyaki hits the heat, it turns glossy and fragrant—sweet, savory, and slightly smoky in a way that only outdoor cooking seems to pull off.
Foil-packet cooking shines on summer camping trips because it’s forgiving: the veggies steam-roast in their own little tent, staying crisp-tender even if the timing isn’t exact. Set the packet over a grill or campfire coals, give it a flip halfway through, and you’ll get those syrupy pineapple juices mingling with the sauce at the bottom—basically an instant glaze for everything inside.
This is an easy cleanup win, too. Serve the packet straight alongside rice, grilled tofu, or campfire burgers, and let everyone scoop out sweet-teriyaki veggies with a fork while the sun drops behind the trees.
Foil Packet Teriyaki Pineapple Veggies
Equipment
- Heavy-duty foil
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss broccoli, pineapple, and peppers with teriyaki sauce and olive oil.
- Spread mixture in the center of a large sheet of heavy-duty foil. Fold and seal into a packet.
- Place on hot campfire coals or grill grates. Cook for 15-18 minutes, turning once or twice, until vegetables are tender and pineapple is caramelized.
- Open packet carefully (watch for steam) and serve.