Description
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, these Colorful Grilled Veggie Skewers are the ultimate addition to any summer BBQ or gathering. Packed with a variety of fresh vegetables and brushed with a tangy balsamic glaze, then finished with a fragrant garlic herb sauce, these skewers are healthy, delicious, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect as a side or a plant-based main dish!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Skewers:
- 4 red onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 green bell peppers, cut into squares
- 2 yellow bell peppers, cut into squares
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into squares
- 2 orange bell peppers, cut into squares
- 4 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil, for brushing
For the Garlic Herb Sauce:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the skewers:
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. - Prepare vegetables:
Chop all vegetables into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking. - Season veggies:
In a bowl, mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Brush this mixture over the vegetables. - Assemble skewers:
Thread vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors for a vibrant look. - Make the garlic herb sauce:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, cilantro, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well. - Grill:
Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and slightly charred. - Serve:
Drizzle with garlic herb sauce before serving or serve it on the side.
Notes
- Cut veggies evenly for uniform grilling.
- Marinate vegetables for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Add mushrooms or cherry tomatoes for extra variety.
- Use metal skewers for easier handling and reuse.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 skewers
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: grilled veggie skewers, BBQ vegetables, healthy grilling, vegan skewers, summer recipes