Mediterranean Veggie Kabobs
Mediterranean Veggie Kabobs are a colorful and flavorful way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. The key to making great veggie kabobs is to use fresh, seasonal vegetables and to marinate them in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices. This recipe uses a combination of zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and red onion, but you can use any vegetables you like. Just be sure to cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
Veggie kabobs have been a staple of Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. They are a simple and delicious way to enjoy fresh vegetables, and they can be made with any combination of vegetables you like. In this recipe, we use a combination of zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and red onion, but you can use any vegetables you like. Just be sure to cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
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Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchinis, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 16 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine vegetables, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon parsley, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Thread vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors and shapes.
  4. Drizzle kabobs with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parsley and 1/4 teaspoon oregano.
  5. Grill kabobs, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.
  6. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Why It Works
  • Marinating the vegetables in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices helps to enhance their flavor and keeps them moist during grilling.
  • Grilling the vegetables over medium-high heat helps to caramelize the sugars in the vegetables and gives them a slightly charred flavor.
  • Serving the kabobs hot or at room temperature allows you to enjoy them immediately or later.