Grilled Veggie Skewers

Grilled Veggie Skewers

from theforkedspoon.com
45 min

These easy Grilled Veggie Skewers are perfectly charred, drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce. Made with red onion, zucchini, and colorful bell peppers, these delicious vegetable skewers cook evenly thanks to their similar cooking time.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium red onion
  • 4 medium zucchini (sliced)
  • 2 red bell pepper
  • 2 orange bell pepper
  • 2 yellow bell pepper
  • 2 green bell pepper
  • olive oil (for brushing)
  • Balsamic vinegar (for serving)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
  • 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (minced)
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Soak approximately 8-12 wooden skewers in water for at least 15-30 minutes. The total number of skewers will vary depending on several factors, such as the size of each vegetable, the size of your vegetable pieces, etc.

  2. 2

    Prepare the vegetables for the skewers. For each red onion, first peel, then slice in half. Chop each half into thirds, as if you were cutting a pizza (6 total pieces from one onion). Seed and chop each bell pepper into approximately 1-inch by 1-inch pieces. Finally, chop the zucchini into rounds.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Garlic Herb Sauce- in a medium bowl whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Skewer the vegetables by alternating between red onion, zucchini, and the different colored bell pepper. Brush skewers with a light layer of olive oil.

  5. 5

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Once the grill is hot, add skewers and grill for approximately 5-8 minutes per side, or until vegetables are just softening and browning around the edges.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, brush with garlic herb sauce and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, if desired. Enjoy!