Amazing Grilled Vegetable Kabobs are just that, amazing! Sweet, smoky, caramelized grilled veggies packed with flavor and cooked on a skewer are the ultimate BBQ side dish. Quick and easy to prepare, vegetable kabobs aka veggie skewers are quick to disappear too. Even your pickiest eaters will love these grilled vegetables!
1green bell pepperseeds and ribs removed, quartered
1red bell pepperseeds and ribs removed, quartered
1red onionpeeled and quartered
2portobello mushroomslarge, gills removed and quartered
1pintcherry tomatoeslarge, whole
1zucchinicut into ½-inch thick slices
1yellow squashcut into ½-inch slices
¼cupolive oil
1teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonground black pepper
Instructions
Cut the peppers and onion into large chunks, at least 1-½ inches square. Slice the yellow squash and zucchini into ½-inch pieces. Clean the mushrooms, remove the gills and quarter. Leave the cherry tomatoes whole.
Thread the veggies on four skewers, alternating vegetable pieces.
Brush the veggie skewers generously on all sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the grill and preheat to medium-high heat (400 degrees F.). Make sure the grates are clean and oil the grates to keep the vegetables from sticking.
Add the vegetable kabobs and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and serve while still hot.
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Notes
Sharon's Expert Tips:Not sure how to prepare portobello mushrooms for grilling? Check out this easy "how to clean a portobello mushroom" tutorial.The easiest way to oil your grill grates is to use a paper towel and heavy-duty tongs. Fold the paper towel up and pick up with the tongs. Dip the folded paper towel into a small amount of vegetable oil and rub on clean grates. Be sure to use steel or aluminum tongs and not the ones with rubber tips. Also, tongs with wooden handles work great on a grill because the handles don't get hot.This recipe is straightforward with only salt and pepper for seasoning to allow the grilled vegetables to shine. However, feel free to brush on a simple marinade or Italian salad dressing after the vegetables come off of the grill if you prefer.Heavy-duty tongs work best to lift and turn your vegetable kabobs when cooking on the grill.If you don't have metal or wooden skewers, you can also use a metal grill basket to grill your veggies. Be sure to spray it with non-stick cooking spray before adding your vegetables.I do not peel either the yellow squash or the zucchini.