Description
This Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables recipe features a vibrant mix of zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and orange bell pepper, marinated with olive oil, herbs, and lemon juice, then grilled to perfection. It’s a healthy, colorful side dish that’s quick to prepare and packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 zucchini (sliced into 1/2 inch rounds)
- 1 yellow squash (sliced into 1/2 inch rounds)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion (quartered)
- 1 orange bell pepper (sliced into 1/2 inch pieces)
Seasoning and Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Optional – 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for grilling the vegetables evenly and getting nice char marks.
- Season the Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, toss the zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and orange bell pepper with olive oil, kosher salt, dried oregano, garlic powder, and dried thyme until all pieces are well coated with the seasoning mix.
- Thread onto Skewers: Carefully thread the prepared vegetables onto skewers, alternating varieties to create a colorful array of vegetables on each skewer.
- Grill the Vegetables: Place the vegetable skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on one side until grill marks appear, then flip and grill for another 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are nicely charred and tender. Remove the skewers from the grill and allow them to cool slightly for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the grilled vegetables from the skewers onto a large plate or cutting board. Drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sprinkle with optional chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Feel free to substitute or add other Mediterranean vegetables such as eggplant or mushrooms.
- For a deeper smoky flavor, you can grill the vegetables directly on the grates instead of skewers.
- To make this dish vegan and gluten-free, ensure that your seasoning ingredients are free from animal products and gluten.
- This recipe is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and enjoyed cold or reheated.
