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Healthy Grilled Vegetable Skewers

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A quick and easy recipe for colorful grilled vegetable skewers, perfect for fresh summer meals. These skewers are healthy, flavorful, and great for gatherings or solo lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, whole
  • 8 oz (about 225 g) button mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8–10 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Soak the wooden skewers in a shallow dish of water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
  2. Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Cut zucchini, bell peppers, and onion into roughly 1-inch pieces. Leave cherry tomatoes whole and clean mushrooms with a damp cloth.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Add all the cut vegetables to the marinade and gently toss until evenly coated. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Thread the vegetables onto the skewers in a colorful pattern: zucchini, cherry tomato, mushroom, bell pepper, onion. Leave space between pieces for heat circulation.
  6. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  7. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and vegetables are tender but still slightly firm.
  8. Remove skewers from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Oil grill grates well to avoid sticking. Turn skewers frequently for even cooking. Cherry tomatoes may burst slightly, which is normal and adds flavor. Can be cooked on a grill pan or broiler if no grill is available. Marinate vegetables for 15-20 minutes for best flavor infusion.

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Keywords: grilled vegetable skewers, healthy summer meals, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, easy BBQ recipe, fresh vegetables, summer grilling

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