Best 7 Vegetable Kabobs With Rice Recipes

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Are you tired of eating the same old boring meals and craving something flavorful and exciting? Look no further than vegetable kabobs with rice! This delightful dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also offers a vibrant and healthy way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. Imagine skewers filled with tender and colorful vegetables, grilled to perfection, served alongside fluffy and aromatic rice. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating mouthwatering vegetable kabobs with rice that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty of fresh vegetables and the art of grilling.

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VEGETABLE KABOBS WITH RICE



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My husband and I like gardening, and these kabobs are a fun way to enjoy our fresh vegetables. They're so easy to make and they can grill right along the main course. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 small boiling onions, peeled
8 cherry tomatoes
8 medium fresh mushrooms
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine dressing, parsley and basil. Alternate the vegetables on eight skewers. Place on a gill rack over medium-hot heat. Baste with dressing mixture and turn frequently for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. To serve, place 1/2 cup rice on each place and top with two kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED ASIAN BEEF KEBABS OVER RICE



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (with additional beef for another meal)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Cooking spray
2 pounds sirloin steak or beef round, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 large (or 2 medium) zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1/4 cup black bean sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Coat an outdoor grill or stove-top grill pan with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high.
  • Skewer steak and zucchini on separate skewers. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together black bean sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. Brush mixture all over beef and zucchini. Place skewers on hot grill. Grill skewers for 5 minutes, turning once during cooking. Sprinkle sesame seeds all over skewers and grill 2 more minutes, until steak is cooked through and seeds are golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions, adding bell pepper at the beginning of cooking time. Season rice, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Serve half of the beef skewers and all of the zucchini skewers over rice. Save remaining beef skewers for another meal.

GRILLED VEGETABLE KABOBS WITH RICE



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Make and share this Grilled Vegetable Kabobs With Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup oil-free Italian dressing
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1 inch slices
8 small boiling onions
8 cherry tomatoes
8 medium fresh mushrooms
vegetable oil cooking spray
2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice (cooked without salt or fat)

Steps:

  • Combine dressing, parsley and basil in small bowl; cover and chill.
  • Alternate squash, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms on 8 skewers.
  • Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium heat.
  • Place kabobs on rack and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning and basting frequently with dressing mixture.
  • To serve, place 1/2 cup rice on each plate and top with 2 vegetable kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.2, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 18.4, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 10, Protein 6.3

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

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.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGGIE KABOBS ATOP SAGE RICE



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When it is to hot and you don't want to cook inside try exiting outside to the grill. A wonderful blending of seasame and sage make this is a nice flavorful dish and perfect for those hot summer days.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 cup long grain brown rice
2 3/4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons finely snipped fresh sage
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 medium yellow squash, cut in half and then in 3/4 inch chunks
1 medium zucchini, cut in half and then in 3/4 inch chunks
1/2 vidalia onion, cut vertically and then into thirds
8 -10 mushrooms, cut in half
1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch chunks

Steps:

  • In blender jar, combine all ingredients for the marinade except for sesame seeds.
  • Blend completely, stir in sesame seeds.
  • Reserve 1 cup of marinade and pour remainder over the chicken, cover and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.
  • About 1 hour before cooking, place cut vegetables in a glass bowl and pour ½ cup of the reserved marinade over them.
  • Allow vegetables to stand at room temperature for approximately 45 minutes.
  • While vegetables marinade, bring the chicken stock for the rice to a boil along with 1 Tbsp of the sage.
  • When stock boils add the brown rice, stir, cover and cook for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Warm sesame oil in small skillet, add sesame seeds and toast until lightly browned and fragrant; set aside.
  • Thread the chicken and vegetables onto 4 skewers alternating the chicken and vegetables.
  • Grill kabobs 20 to 25 minutes over medium heat or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are crisp tender.
  • Baste frequently with remaining marinade.
  • When rice has finished cooking, stir in remaining 2 Tbsp of sage and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Serve the chicken kabobs over the rice.
  • The cook time does not include the marinade time for the meat.

VEGETABLE KABOBS WITH RICE



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My husband and I like gardening, and these kabobs are a fun way to enjoy our fresh vegetables. They're so easy to make and they can grill right along the main course. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1 inch pieces
8 small boiling onions, peeled
8 each cherry tomatoes
8 medium (blank)s medium fresh mushrooms
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine dressing, parsley and basil. Alternate the vegetables on eight skewers. Place on a gill rack over medium-hot coals. Baste with dressing mixture and turn frequently for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. To serve, place 1/2 cup rice on each place and top with two kabobs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 499.7 mg, Sugar 9 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm vegetables. Softer vegetables, like zucchini and mushrooms, are more likely to fall apart on the skewers.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Marinate the vegetables before grilling. This will help them stay moist and flavorful.
  • Baste the vegetables with oil or marinade while grilling. This will help them prevent them from drying out.
  • Grill the vegetables over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the vegetables immediately. They are best enjoyed hot off the grill.

Conclusion:

Vegetable kabobs are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. They are perfect for summer grilling, but can also be enjoyed year-round. With a variety of marinades and vegetables to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating delicious and unique kabobs. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give vegetable kabobs a try!

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