Description
Sizzling summer nights come alive with delectable grilled veggie skewers, showcasing colorful Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Succulent zucchini, bell peppers, and marinated halloumi cheese dance together, promising a fresh and flavorful escape you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup mushrooms (button or cremini), whole or halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Metal or soaked wooden skewers
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Meticulously cleanse and slice assorted vegetables into uniform chunks to ensure consistent grilling and optimal heat distribution.
- Marinade Creation: Blend robust olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, aromatic oregano, seasoned salt, and cracked pepper into a vibrant, flavor-infusing liquid.
- Vegetable Infusion: Thoroughly coat vegetables in the marinade, allowing them to absorb rich flavors for 15-60 minutes, enhancing their taste profile and tenderness.
- Skewer Assembly: Artfully thread marinated vegetables onto skewers, creating a visually appealing mosaic of colors and textures that promises a delightful culinary experience.
- Grilling Process: Fire up the grill to medium-high temperature, positioning skewers to achieve perfect caramelization and smoky char marks, rotating periodically to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor development.
- Presentation: Transfer perfectly grilled skewers to a serving platter, optionally embellishing with a drizzle of complementary sauce or a sprinkle of fresh herbaceous garnish for an elevated dining experience.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Marinate vegetables for at least 30 minutes to allow herbs and seasonings to deeply penetrate and enhance their natural taste.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning and ensure vegetables slide off easily after grilling.
- Swap vegetables based on preferences or dietary restrictions, such as using zucchini for low-carb options or adding tofu for protein-rich variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg