Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers
Welcome back to my blog! Today, I’m excited to share a delicious and healthy recipe perfect for summer grilling: Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers. These skewers are colorful, flavorful, and easy to make, making them a fantastic addition to any meal. Let’s dive into the details!
Ingredients
- Cooking spray, for the grill
- 1 yellow squash, cut into rounds
- 1 zucchini, cut into rounds
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ear fresh corn, cut into 1-inch rounds
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Sauce and dressing options: Tzatziki, Pesto, Greek Dressing
Directions
- Prepare the Grill: Heat a grill to medium-high and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Assemble the Skewers: Thread the vegetables onto 4 metal skewers, alternating the pieces for a colorful presentation.
- Season the Vegetables: Drizzle the skewers with extra virgin olive oil and season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Grill: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 8 minutes per side, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill, season to taste, and serve with your choice of sauce or dressing. Tzatziki, pesto, or Greek dressing all make excellent accompaniments.
Nutrition Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Calories: 120 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4 servings
Tips and Variations
- Vegetable Choices: Feel free to swap in other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, eggplant, or asparagus for a different twist.
- Marinade: For added flavor, marinate the vegetables in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before threading onto the skewers.
- Vegan Option: This recipe is naturally vegan, but you can enhance it with vegan sauces like a tahini dressing or a vegan yogurt-based sauce.
These Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers are a vibrant, healthy, and tasty addition to any barbecue or family dinner. I hope you enjoy making and eating them as much as I do. Happy grilling!
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Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Embrace the essence of Mediterranean cuisine with these beautifully vibrant Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers. This recipe brings together the fresh, juicy flavors of summer vegetables like squash, bell peppers, and mushrooms, all enhanced with a hint of char from the grill. Perfect for a light, healthy meal, these skewers are not only nutritious but also incredibly easy to prepare and cook, making them ideal for a quick dinner or a relaxed weekend BBQ.
Ingredients
Cooking spray, for the grill
1 yellow squash, cut into rounds
1 zucchini, cut into rounds
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed
1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ear fresh corn, cut into 1-inch rounds
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sauce and dressing options (Tzatziki, Pesto, Greek Dressing)
Instructions
Heat a grill to medium-high and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Thread the vegetables onto 4 metal skewers.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the skewers for 8 minutes per side, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
Remove from the grill, season to taste, and serve with desired sauce or dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal