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Easy Grilled Vegetable Skewers Recipe with Perfect Herb Marinade Tips

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A quick and easy recipe for grilled vegetable skewers marinated in a fresh herb mixture, perfect for summer barbecues, casual dinners, and crowd-pleasing side dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
  • 8 oz (225 g) cremini mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional), whole
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly. Cut peppers into 1-inch chunks, slice zucchini and yellow squash into ½-inch rounds, halve mushrooms if large, and cut onion into wedges. Cherry tomatoes can be left whole.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Add all cut vegetables to the bowl with the marinade. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Let them sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, but do not marinate longer than 30 minutes.
  4. Thread the vegetables alternately onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C). Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes total, turning every 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender with a slight bite and have nice charred edges.
  7. Remove skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Optionally, drizzle with extra fresh lemon juice or sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Marinate vegetables for no longer than 30 minutes to avoid them becoming mushy. Keep grill grates well oiled to prevent sticking. Bring veggies to room temperature before grilling for even cooking. Flip skewers gently and regularly for best results.

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