Description
Mediterranean vegetable skewers showcase a delightful blend of zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and mushrooms marinated in herbs. Grilled to perfection and served with a tangy tzatziki sauce, these skewers offer a fresh and flavorful experience you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cremini mushrooms, stemmed
- 1 ear fresh corn, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 yellow squash, cut into rounds
- 1 zucchini, cut into rounds
- 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray for the grill
- Tzatziki sauce
- Pesto
- Greek dressing
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Heat grill to medium-high (375-400°F), lightly spray grates with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Skewer Assembly: Artfully thread Mediterranean vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors and types for visual appeal and even cooking.
- Seasoning and Coating: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over skewers, ensuring light, even coverage, then generously season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, massaging seasonings into vegetable surfaces.
- Grilling Process: Place skewers on preheated grill, maintaining spacing for proper heat circulation, and cook for 8-10 minutes. Rotate every 3-4 minutes to achieve uniform caramelization and prevent burning, watching for tender edges and attractive grill marks.
- Finishing and Serving: Remove skewers with long-handled tongs and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to a serving platter and pair with a complementary Mediterranean-inspired sauce for a complete, vibrant dish.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Spray grill grates with nonstick cooking spray to avoid vegetables clinging and tearing during grilling.
- Create Visual Appeal: Alternate vegetable colors and types on skewers for an attractive presentation that ensures even cooking and balanced flavors.
- Olive Oil Coating: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil to lightly coat vegetables, enhancing flavor and preventing dryness during grilling.
- Grill Technique: Rotate skewers every 3-4 minutes to achieve uniform charring, tender edges, and beautiful caramelized grill marks without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg