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Easy Grilled Vegetable Skewers Packed with Summer Flavor

Grilled vegetable skewers · Summer side dish or vegetarian main · Colorful, smoky, fresh, and easy
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Vegetarian Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Veggie Skewers
  • 1 fresh pineapple cut into chunks
  • Fresh pineapple caramelizes beautifully on the grill and adds sweet flavor.
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • Cut them thick enough so they stay sturdy on the skewers.
  • 2 medium yellow squash sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • Yellow squash adds color and tender texture.
  • 8 ounces whole fresh mushrooms
  • Button or cremini mushrooms both work well.
  • 1 medium red onion cut into chunks
  • Red onion becomes sweet and lightly smoky when grilled.
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • Keep them whole so they hold together better on the grill.
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
  • Red yellow, or orange bell pepper all work.
  • 8 bamboo or metal skewers
  • If using bamboo skewers soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling.
  • For the Herb Marinade
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Soak the skewers
  2. If using bamboo skewers, place them in water for at least 20 minutes so they do not burn too quickly on the grill.
  3. Prep the vegetables and pineapple
  4. Cut the pineapple, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and bell pepper into sturdy pieces. Leave cherry tomatoes whole.
  5. Heat the grill
  6. Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates to help prevent sticking.
  7. Thread the skewers
  8. Add the vegetables and pineapple to the skewers, alternating colors and textures so each skewer has a good mix.
  9. Make the marinade
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  11. Brush the skewers
  12. Brush the herb oil mixture over the prepared skewers, coating the vegetables and pineapple on all sides.
  13. Grill until tender
  14. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush with extra marinade as they cook.
  15. Serve warm
  16. Remove from the grill once the vegetables are tender and lightly charred. Serve right away.