Description
Colorful grilled veggie kabobs packed with flavor and perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Green bell pepper
- Zucchini
- Portobello or cremini mushrooms
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Eggplant
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Metal or wooden skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until blended.
- Chop the bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and other vegetables into 1-2 inch pieces.
- Toss the chopped vegetables in the marinade, ensuring they’re well-coated and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated veggies onto the skewers, alternating colors and types.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until veggies are charred and tender.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added protein, consider substituting chicken or shrimp along with the vegetables, or use tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grilled, veggie kabobs, summer recipe, vegetarian skewers, healthy grilling