When it comes to creating a vibrant and delicious summer dish, grilled veggie skewers are an excellent choice. These skewers are not only easy to make but also offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The smoky aroma of the grilled vegetables and the juicy tenderness of the assorted veggies make this dish a perfect addition to any backyard barbecue or party. Whether you prefer the classic combination of bell peppers, zucchini, and onion or opt for more exotic options like eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms, the possibilities are endless. Grilled veggie skewers are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a colorful display that will impress your guests. So, fire up your grill and get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with grilled veggie skewers.
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GRILLED VEGETABLE SKEWERS
My mother and I love to eat vegetables the most flavorful way-grilled! Seasoned with fresh herbs, these colorful kabobs showcase the best of summer's bounty. -Susan Bourque of Danielson, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the corn on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. , On two metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the corn, zucchini, onion and tomatoes. Lightly coat vegetables with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; sprinkle over vegetables. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED VEGETABLES SKEWERS
I most often use metal skewers for threading veggies, but bamboo skewers will work too. If using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in water for at least 15-30 minutes so they don't burn on the grill.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the grill with clean grates and preheat to medium heat, 350°F to 450°F. If using wooden skewers, prepare them by soaking in water for 10 minutes. If using metal skewers, no prep is necessary.
- Cut the vegetables into 1/2" slices or chunks. Thread the vegetables on the skewers alternating the veggies, until you've reached the end of the skewer. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
- Grill the vegetables with the lid closed until tender and lightly charred, turning every 3-5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 590 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GRILLED VEGETABLE SKEWERS WITH A HONEY SOY GLAZE
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the glaze: Cook the honey in a medium saute pan over medium heat until golden brown and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, pearl onions, scallions and lemon zest and juice. Return the pan to the heat, add 1/4 cup water and a pinch of salt and cook until the onions are tender and the sauce is reduced, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the onions and let them cool. Keep the sauce warm.
- Skewer the vegetables: Start each skewer with a pearl onion followed by alternating 3 pieces pepper with 3 pieces zucchini and finishing with another pearl onion. Arrange the skewers in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Cook the vegetables: Preheat the grill for cooking at medium-high heat.
- Brush the skewers with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the skewers in a single layer on the hottest part of the grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then turn them on the other side and move them to a slightly cooler part of the grill if they are getting overdone. Cook until the vegetables are tender, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the skewers in a single layer to a large serving platter and spoon the glaze over them. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.
VEGGIE SKEWERS
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in plenty of water for about 10 minutes if grilling on an indoor grill pan or for 30 minutes if grilling on an outdoor grill to prevent them from burning up.
- Place all of the veggies in a large bowl or baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic. With your hands, toss to combine well. Stick onion pieces in with the vegetables to coat with the marinade; avoid tossing once onion is added so that the onion does not fall apart.
- Alternate the vegetables with the onions on wooden or metal skewers. The onions will get nice and juicy rubbing up against the other veggies. You can do this up to a few hours before you grill them.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Arrange the skewers on the grill pan and cook, turning often, until slightly charred, about 15 minutes. Remove from grill and serve hot or at room temperature.
- *Cook's Note: To get skewer-able chunks of onions, cut the onions in half through the core and then cut each half into quarters. Remove 2 or 3 of the innermost layers, leaving the larger outermost layers. They will fit nicely on your skewers.
GRILLED VEGGIE SKEWERS
Yummy way to eat grilled vegetables.
Provided by audrey
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak skewers in water for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Alternately thread zucchini slices, yellow squash slices, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, pineapple, and bell pepper onto the skewers.
- Whisk olive oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; brush mixture over vegetables.
- Cook skewers on preheated grill until vegetables are tender, turning and basting vegetables with olive oil mixture occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 316.1 mg, Sugar 40.7 g
GARLIC PARMESAN GRILLED VEGGIE SKEWERS
This flavorful recipe is one that takes little time to execute and is sure to please most any veggie lover! It is inspired by the Grilled Garlic and Parmesean Veggie Skewers at Logan's Steak House, but is my own recreation of their recipe. This recipe can be used with a variety of vegetables, I suppose, but my personal favorites are those that I've included in the recipe. (Mushrooms make a pretty good addition). All the ingredients are approximate and can be tweaked to any cook's liking! I hope you enjoy; Bon Appetite! :)
Provided by Venecipes_to_please
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 Sm Skewers, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl; let set for about an hour to let all flavors blend.
- Cut all vegetables into bite-size pieces (appx 1").
- Toss veggies in the olive oil/garlic mix and coat evenly.
- Slide veggie's onto skewers one-by-one leaving a small space in between each - group onions to lessen chance of burning.
- Add additional salt and pepper if desired, and then sprinkle with parmesean cheese, turning skewers to ensure even coating.
- Place on top rack over medium flame in a preheated grill. Cook for about 15 - 20 minutes turning occasionally to prevent charring.
- Remove from grill when veggies start to brown and become tender. Sprinkle with additional parmesean cheese if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 49.9, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.7
GRILLED VEGETABLE KABOBS
Grilled kabobs of fresh vegetables.
Provided by JenniferAnn
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine Italian seasoning, basil, paprika, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Add olive oil and stir marinade well. Add squash, zucchini, onions, and tomatoes and let marinate for 5 minutes.
- Slide vegetables onto wooden or metal skewers, alternating the different types as you go.
- Cook skewers on the bottom rack of the preheated grill, turning every 2 minutes, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes total.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 12 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
SUMMER VEGETABLE SKEWERS
Of all the possible vegetables to grill on skewers, zucchini and eggplant are some of the best, turning velvety soft and richly flavored as they sear over the flames. In this recipe, they're quickly marinated in oregano, garlic and olive oil while the grill heats, then brightened with plenty of fresh lemon juice just before serving. Salting them for 10 or so minutes before grilling helps season them through and through, but you can skip that step if you're short on time.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories skewers and kebabs, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the grill to high. With a colander set in the sink, lightly sprinkle the eggplant or zucchini with a little salt. Toss well and set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, oregano and red-pepper flakes. Whisk in oil. Pat vegetables dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, and add to the bowl. Gently toss to coat. Let marinate while the grill heats up.
- Thread vegetables onto metal or pre-soaked bamboo skewers (see Tip), keeping the eggplant and zucchini on separate skewers, if using both vegetables. Reserve any leftover marinade at the bottom of bowl.
- When the grill is hot, add the skewers. Cook, rotating them carefully every few minutes, until evenly browned and slightly charred in places, about 7 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Brush with remaining marinade and squeeze a lemon wedge all over. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve.
GRILLED VEGETABLE SKEWERS
These skewers are great at a barbecue and it's easy to double or half the recipe. Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit (June 2004)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 skewers, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak wooden skewers for at leat 30 minutes in water.
- Whisk dressing ingredients (oil- mustard) in a jar and set aside.
- Alternate vegetables (eggplant, zucchini and summer squash) with tomatoes on skewers. Each skewer should hold approximately 6 vegetables (2 of each eggplant, zucchini and summer squash rounds) and 6 tomatoes.
- Arrange skewers on baking sheet while you complete all 10 skewers. Brush skewers with dressing. (If making ahead refrigerate for up to 8 hours- refrigerating dressing and skewers separately) Prepare barbecue (or preheat broiler).
- Brush skewers with dressing, sprinkle with salt and pepper (if desired).
- Grill (or broil) until skewers are tender and charred slightly, turning often (about 10 minutes).
- Transfer to serving platter and brush again with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 47.2, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 4
Tips:
- Choose firm vegetables: They will hold up better on the skewers and won't fall apart when grilled.
- Cut vegetables into uniform pieces: This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Marinate the vegetables: This will help them to stay moist and flavorful while they're grilling.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will make your skewers more colorful and flavorful.
- Don't overcrowd the skewers: Leave some space between the vegetables so that they can cook evenly.
- Grill the skewers over medium heat: This will prevent the vegetables from burning.
- Turn the skewers frequently: This will help them to cook evenly.
- Serve the skewers immediately: They're best when they're hot off the grill.
Conclusion:
Grilled veggie skewers are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make grilled veggie skewers that are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give grilled veggie skewers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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