Description
Mediterranean sunshine dances through these colorful grilled veggie skewers, blending zesty herbs and smoky charred flavors. Quick and simple preparation brings garden-fresh ingredients together, creating a delightful summer dish you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into 0.5-inch (1.27 cm) rounds
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) mushrooms (button or cremini), whole or halved
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 ounces) cherry tomatoes
Seasoning and Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Tools:
- Metal or soaked wooden skewers
Instructions
- Meticulously wash and chop selected vegetables into uniform, bite-sized cubes ensuring consistent cooking and appealing visual presentation.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together fragrant olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, and seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance vegetable flavors.
- Thoroughly coat vegetables in the aromatic marinade, allowing them to absorb the nuanced seasonings for maximum taste development – recommend resting between 15-60 minutes for optimal flavor infusion.
- Carefully assemble skewers by alternating vegetable colors and varieties, creating an aesthetically pleasing and balanced arrangement that ensures even cooking and visual appeal.
- Prepare grill to a medium-high temperature, providing ideal heat for caramelizing vegetable surfaces while maintaining tender interiors.
- Position skewers on preheated grill, rotating periodically to achieve uniform charring and golden-brown edges – total cooking time approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Remove skewers once vegetables reach perfect tenderness with slight caramelization, presenting a delightful combination of smoky exterior and succulent interior.
- Elevate the dish by garnishing with fresh herbs, drizzling additional marinade, or complementing with a zesty chimichurri sauce for added complexity and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure uniform vegetable sizing to promote even cooking and prevent burning on the grill.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from catching fire.
- Choose a variety of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, red onions, and cherry tomatoes for visual appeal and diverse flavors.
- Customize marinades by switching herbs or adding spices like smoked paprika or cumin for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg