Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
• 8 oz button mushrooms, cleaned
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 375-400°F (190-200°C).

2. Prepare the Vegetables: Thread the sliced zucchini, bell peppers, onion chunks, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating the vegetables as desired.

3. Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

4. Marinate the Skewers: Brush the vegetable skewers generously with the prepared marinade, coating them evenly.

5. Grill the Skewers: Place the prepared skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.

6. Serve: Remove the grilled vegetable skewers from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot as a delicious and colorful side dish or as a vegetarian main course.

Chef's Tips:

• Feel free to customize the vegetable selection based on your preferences or what's in season.
• For added flavor, you can sprinkle the skewers with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro before serving.
• If using metal skewers, there's no need to soak them in water before grilling.

Enjoy these flavorful and nutritious grilled vegetable skewers at your next barbecue or gathering!