Colorful Grilled Italian Vegetable Skewers

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Grilled Italian Vegetable Skewers are a vibrant and flavorful option for your next grilling session. Packed with fresh vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, they are perfect for a summer barbecue or as a side dish.

This recipe is simple to follow and highlights the natural flavors of the vegetables enhanced by a light marinade. Ideal for both vegetarians and meat lovers, these skewers can be served alongside grilled meats or enjoyed on their own.

Easy Grilled Vegetable Skewers

These skewers feature a mix of colorful vegetables marinated in olive oil, garlic, and Italian herbs, then grilled to perfection. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

Prep the Vegetables: Wash and cut the zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and cherry tomatoes into appropriate sizes for skewering.
Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Vegetables: Place the cut vegetables in a large bowl, pour the marinade over them, and toss to coat. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Assemble the Skewers: Thread the marinated vegetables onto the skewers, alternating between different types for a colorful presentation.
Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Serve: Remove from the grill and serve hot as a side dish or appetizer.