Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the most mouthwatering vegetable kebabs you've ever experienced! These vibrant, grilled skewers are not just a meal—they're a culinary adventure that promises to elevate your cooking game from ordinary to extraordinary. Packed with colorful vegetables and drizzled with a zesty parsley sauce, these kebabs are about to become your new go-to recipe for impressing family and friends.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing and cutting bell pepper into 1-inch chunks, slicing zucchini into half-moon shapes, cutting red onion into similar-sized chunks, and keeping cherry tomatoes whole.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss prepared vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Preheat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Thread the marinated vegetables onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers, alternating between different vegetable types for visual appeal and balanced flavor.
- For the parsley sauce, combine fresh parsley, lemon juice, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of olive oil in a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth and well combined.
- Grill the vegetable kebabs for 8-10 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes to ensure even charring and cooking, until vegetables are tender and have light grill marks.
- Remove kebabs from grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the kebabs and drizzle generously with prepared parsley sauce.
- Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by rice, couscous, or fresh bread.
Tips
- Choose uniform vegetable sizes to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
- Don't overcrowd your skewers—leave a little space between vegetables to allow heat to circulate and create those beautiful grill marks.
- For extra flavor, consider marinating your vegetables for 30 minutes before grilling to enhance their taste.
- Use a medium-high heat (around 400°F) to get perfect caramelization without charring the vegetables.
- Let the kebabs rest for a few minutes after grilling to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum flavor and tenderness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 85kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
