Description
These colorful grilled veggie skewers feature a vibrant herb marinade that infuses fresh basil, thyme, oregano, garlic, and lemon into bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for summer cookouts, this easy recipe delivers smoky charred flavor, juicy tenderness, and a bright finish. Marinate the veggies, thread them onto skewers, and grill to perfection for a vegetarian main dish or crowd-pleasing side.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
3. Toss bell peppers, zucchinis, red onion, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes in the herb marinade and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F to 400°F) and oil the grates.
5. Thread marinated vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors and textures without packing too tightly.
6. Place skewers perpendicular to the grill grates and close the lid partially.
7. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes and brushing with remaining marinade.
8. Remove skewers when vegetables are tender with light char marks and transfer to a serving platter.
9. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon zest and serve with optional garlic yogurt sauce or rice pilaf.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
Keywords: grilled veggie skewers, herb marinade, summer cookout main dish, vegetables for grilling, fun bbq side dishes, side ideas for burgers, bbq dish, vegetarian
