Grilled Veggie Skewers

Grilled Veggie Skewers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes, all grilled to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for summer cookouts, vegetarian meals, or as a hearty side dish. The natural sweetness of the vegetables is enhanced by grilling, making each bite deliciously smoky and tender.

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks

• 2 medium zucchinis, cut into 1-inch slices

• 2 medium yellow squashes, 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

• 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes

• ⅓ cup olive oil

• 1½ teaspoons dried basil

• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

2. Alternately thread pineapple chunks, zucchini slices, yellow squash slices, mushrooms, onion chunks, tomatoes, and bell pepper chunks onto skewers.

3. Whisk olive oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; brush some of the mixture over vegetables.

4. Cook skewers on the preheated grill until vegetables are tender and lightly charred, turning and basting vegetables with remaining olive oil mixture occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes.

5. Serve and enjoy!
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 406 kcal

• Total Fat: 19g (Saturated Fat: 3g)

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 316mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 60g (Dietary Fiber: 9g, Sugars: 41g)

• Protein: 7g