How to Make Grilled Veggie Skewers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Veggie Skewers are a delicious and healthy option for a summer barbecue or a simple weeknight meal. This recipe is perfect for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, and it's a great way to get more veggies into your diet. The combination of colorful and flavorful vegetables, along with a tangy marinade, makes these skewers a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

What's great about this recipe is that you can use any combination of vegetables that you like. Whether you prefer bell ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
  • 2 medium zucchinis, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1-inch slices
  • ½ pound whole fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 skewers

  • Preheat a grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Alternately thread pineapple chunks, zucchini slices, yellow squash slices, mushrooms, onion chunks, tomatoes, and bell pepper chunks onto skewers.
  • Whisk olive oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; brush some of the mixture over vegetables.
  • Cook skewers on the preheated grill until vegetables are tender, turning and basting vegetables with remaining olive oil mixture occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 316mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 247mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1300mg