Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Colorful skewers of zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes coated with a lemon, garlic, and oregano dressing, then grilled until tender and lightly charred.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the grill to medium heat.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill

  2. Step 2

    Cut the zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion as noted. Trim the mushrooms, leaving small ones whole and halving larger ones; keep the cherry tomatoes whole.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Bell Pepper, 240.0 gr Cherry Tomato, 240.0 gr Mushroom, 180.0 gr Red Onion, 300.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 8.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 ml Lemon Juice, 45.0 ml Olive Oil, 5.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Place the prepared vegetables in a large bowl, pour over the dressing, and toss until evenly coated.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    Thread the dressed vegetables alternately onto eight skewers, leaving a little space between the pieces.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: skewers

  6. Step 6

    Grill the skewers over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, skewers, tongs

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: skewers, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash and dry all produce before preparation. Use clean utensils and keep hands clear of hot grill surfaces; allow metal skewers to cool before touching them directly.

Risk factors

  • Hot grill surfaces and flare-ups
  • Sharp skewers
  • Hot metal skewers
  • Unwashed raw produce