Description
Mediterranean veggie skewers bring colorful summer flavors to your plate with zesty herbs and perfectly charred vegetables. Grilled to smoky perfection, these skewers offer a delightful blend of fresh produce that will excite your taste buds and elevate any outdoor meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup button mushrooms
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by cutting bell peppers into uniform chunks and zucchini into thick circular slices, ensuring even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Arrange bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms onto skewers, alternating colors and types for visual appeal and balanced flavor.
- Massage olive oil across the entire surface of assembled skewers, ensuring complete coverage for optimal grilling performance.
- Season skewers generously with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder, distributing spices evenly for consistent taste.
- Heat outdoor grill to 400°F, creating medium-high temperature zone for perfect vegetable caramelization and char marks.
- Position skewers on hot grill grates, rotating every 3-4 minutes to achieve even cooking and prevent burning.
- Monitor vegetables closely, grilling approximately 10-12 minutes until edges become crisp, slightly blackened, and vegetables reach tender consistency.
- Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow residual heat to complete cooking process.
- Optional: Enhance final presentation by drizzling balsamic glaze over grilled vegetables for added depth and sophisticated flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh vegetables to prevent them from falling apart during grilling and ensure beautiful char marks.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning and potential fire risks on the grill.
- Mix different colored bell peppers for a vibrant and visually appealing presentation that adds both flavor and aesthetic appeal.
- Add protein options like tofu, halloumi cheese, or chicken chunks to transform these skewers into a complete meal for various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg