Description
These grilled vegetable skewers with garlic herb marinade are a vibrant and flavorful way to enjoy seasonal vegetables. Perfect as a main or hearty side, they’re easy to prepare and ideal for grilling outdoors or indoors.
Ingredients
2 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
2 red bell peppers, cut into chunks
2 yellow bell peppers, cut into chunks
1 red onion, cut into wedges
12 whole cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add all the vegetables to the marinade and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Thread the marinated vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors and shapes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for the most vibrant flavor.
Marinate longer for deeper flavor (up to 2 hours).
Great with additions like marinated tofu or halloumi cheese.
Can be served cold in salads or grain bowls.
A grill pan or oven broiler can be used if a grill isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
