Description
Colorful Grilled Veggie Skewers are the ultimate summer side dish, ideal for barbecues or casual family dinners. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, these skewers showcase the natural sweetness of fresh vegetables, enhanced by a savory marinade. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite seasonal veggies, these skewers appeal to both veggie enthusiasts and meat lovers alike. Serve them as an appetizer, alongside grilled meats, or on a bed of greens for a delightful presentation. With their healthy profile packed with vitamins and minerals, these skewers are perfect for anyone seeking delicious plant-based options this grilling season.
Ingredients
- 4 medium red onions
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 red bell peppers
- 2 orange bell peppers
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- 2 green bell peppers
- Olive oil for brushing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Balsamic vinegar for serving
Instructions
- Wash and cut all vegetables into uniform pieces.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, rosemary, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Thread the vegetables onto skewers in an alternating pattern.
- Brush each skewer generously with the marinade using a basting brush.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and charred.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg