Grilled Veggie Skewers with Pineapple and Fresh Vegetables Recipe
These vibrant and flavorful grilled veggie skewers combine fresh zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, mushrooms, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, marinated in a fragrant olive oil and herb mixture. Perfect as a light summer main dish or a colorful side, they offer a deliciously charred and tender bite that brightens any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10-15 mins
- Total Time: 20-25 mins
- Yield: 8 veggie skewers (serves 4)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Produce
- 1 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 2 medium zucchinis, cut into 1-inch slices
- 2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1-inch slices
- ½ pound whole fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into chunks
Other
- 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
Marinade
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the fresh vegetables and pineapple, cutting them into chunks and slices as specified to ensure even cooking and ease of threading onto skewers.
- Preheat Grill: Heat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking and facilitate even charring.
- Assemble Skewers: Alternately thread pineapple chunks, zucchini slices, yellow squash slices, whole mushrooms, red onion chunks, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper chunks onto the soaked bamboo skewers to create colorful and balanced veggie kabobs.
- Make Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper to create an aromatic herb marinade.
- Brush and Season: Brush some of the olive oil herb mixture over the assembled veggie skewers to enhance flavor and help vegetables char nicely.
- Grill Skewers: Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste the vegetables regularly with the remaining marinade to keep them moist and flavorful until tender and lightly charred.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the grilled veggie skewers immediately for a deliciously fresh and healthy meal.
Notes
- Soaking bamboo skewers in water before grilling prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Feel free to switch up the vegetables based on seasonality or preference.
- Serve with a side of your favorite grain or protein for a complete meal.
- Grilled pineapple adds a sweet contrast to the savory vegetables.
- Adjust salt and herbs to taste in the marinade.
