Best 7 Vegetable Kabobs With Mexican Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Vegetable kabobs are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. When it comes to vegetable kabobs, there are endless possibilities for what you can include. Some popular choices include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes. You can also add meat or seafood to your kabobs, if desired. Once you have chosen your vegetables, simply skewer them onto wooden skewers and grill them until they are cooked through. Serve the kabobs with a variety of dipping sauces, such as a zesty Mexican cheese sauce.

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VEGETABLE KABOBS WITH MEXICAN CHEESE SAUCE



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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Heat up the grill for these vegetable kabobs served with salsa flavored cheese sauce. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 small red potatoes
2 tablespoons water
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 whole mushrooms
12 cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 jar (8 ounces) mild salsa-flavor process cheese sauce or spread

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill. Place potatoes and water in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover and microwave on High 3 to 6 minutes or until partially cooked; drain.
  • Thread potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes alternately on each of six 15-inch metal skewers, leaving space between each piece. Brush vegetables with oil.
  • Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 6 inches from medium heat about 15 minutes, brushing once with oil, until zucchini is crisp-tender.
  • While kabobs are grilling, heat cheese sauce as directed on jar. Serve with kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg

VEGGIE KABOBS WITH HERB AND GARLIC MARINADE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium red or white potatoes
1 cup firm or extra-firm tofu chunks
1 cup red, yellow or green bell pepper chunks
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup red onion chunks
1 cup white button mushrooms
1 cup zucchini or yellow squash chunks
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Marinade, recipe follows
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in salted water until fork tender; let cool and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place potatoes and the vegetables in a shallow dish or container. Pour Marinade over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
  • Remove vegetables from the Marinade, reserving Marinade. Thread vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors. Cook skewers on grill until vegetables are lightly charred all over, about 10 minutes, basting with reserved Marinade and turning occasionally.
  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. The marinade can be prepared in advance and held covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

GRILLED VEGETABLE KABOBS



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Grilled kabobs of fresh vegetables.

Provided by JenniferAnn

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 yellow squash, sliced into 8 rounds
1 zucchini, sliced into 8 rounds
12 pearl onions
2 Roma tomatoes, each sliced into quarters
4 skewers, or as needed

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

CHICKEN KABOBS MEXICANA



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Chicken and veggie skewers marinated in cilantro, lime, and cumin. Serve with rice, salsa, and warm tortillas.

Provided by CJ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 onion, cut into wedges and separated
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
10 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, mix together olive oil, cumin, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken, and mix well. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Thread chicken, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, and tomatoes onto skewers.
  • Brush grill with oil, and arrange skewers on hot grate. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, turning to cook evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 49.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

VEGETABLE KABOBS



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Grilling is a delightful way of preparing the season's freshest produce. The zesty Italian marinade adds just the right amount of spice to the appealing assortment of vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 medium fresh mushrooms
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 small onions, cut into six wedges
8 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash garlic with salt to form a paste. Stir in the oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning and pepper. , Thread vegetables alternately onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place in a shallow pan. Pour garlic mixture over kabobs; let stand for 15 minutes. , Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or just until vegetables are tender, turning frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH CAPRESE VEGETABLE KABOBS



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This is a beautiful appetizer dish or side dish. It's great for potlucks and it always gets lots of compliments. The key is to use the freshest of ingredients. I buy the fresh basil and tomatoes from my farmer's market or (if it's winter) our local fresh market. NOTE: If you can't find little cherry sized mozzarella, you can buy the large sized balls and cut them into bite sized pieces.

Provided by Nanners

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h40m

Yield 30 kabobs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2-3/4 teaspoon sea salt
fresh black pepper (several grinds, to taste)
2 pints cherry tomatoes
2 medium yellow squash, cut into bite sized wedges
2 (8 ounce) packages ciliegine fresh mozzarella cheese (little cherry sized)
bamboo skewer, 6 inch size

Steps:

  • Whisk lemon juice with salt and pepper, then gradually add oil while whisking vigorously. Whisk in basil.
  • In large bowl, gently toss vegetables and mozzarella together. Pour marinade over vegetables and GENTLY toss to thoroughly coat.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 2 hours.
  • Drain vegetables and thread onto skewers in desired pattern.

VEGETABLE KABOBS WITH SEASONED BUTTER SAUCE



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I love to grill, and I especially love those veggies!!!! This recipe will work well on indoor grills also, but I just prefer mine over the good old timey charcoal grill.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 kabobs

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium zucchini
1 cup cherry tomatoes
12 mushroom caps
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the zucchini into 1 inch rounds.
  • Arrange the zucchini, cherry tomatoes and mushroom caps on skewers.
  • Remember, if you are using wooden skewers, to presoak them in water.
  • Combine the butter and remaining ingredients.
  • Brush butter mix over kabobs.
  • Place on grill and cook for about 10 minutes, or until done, turning and brushing with butter mix every couple of minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.1, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 119.8, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 2.4

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, cut vegetables into uniform sizes.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
  • For a smoky flavor, grill the kabobs over mesquite or hickory wood.
  • For a more tender texture, marinate the vegetables in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices before grilling.
  • Serve the kabobs with a variety of dipping sauces, such as Mexican cheese sauce, tzatziki sauce, or chimichurri sauce.

Conclusion:

Vegetable kabobs with Mexican cheese sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of grilled vegetables, creamy cheese sauce, and fresh herbs is simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout, a potluck, or a weeknight dinner. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily create this flavorful and satisfying meal. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious recipe, give vegetable kabobs with Mexican cheese sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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