Description
Vegetable skewers are a delightful way to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables, perfect for gatherings, barbecues, or family dinners.
Ingredients
- Bell peppers (red, yellow, green) – 1 cup, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Zucchini – 1 cup, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, whole
- Red onion – 1 cup, chopped into 1-inch chunks
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Choose your vegetables, aiming for a mix of colors and textures.
- Wash and prepare the vegetables by cutting them into appropriate sizes.
- Marinate the vegetables in olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for about 30 minutes.
- Assemble the skewers by threading the vegetables onto skewers, alternating types for a colorful display.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until tender.
Notes
- Consider adding optional ingredients like mushrooms, eggplant, or pineapple for variety.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Leave space between vegetable pieces on the skewers for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetable skewers, grilling, healthy recipe, vegetarian dish