Grilled Balsamic Vegetable Skewers

Name: Grilled Balsamic Vegetable Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow squash; 1 zucchini; 1 red onion; 8 oz cremini mushrooms; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp basil pesto; 2 limes, juiced; 1 tsp soy sauce; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; lemon pepper, to taste; garlic salt, to taste

Grilled balsamic vegetable skewers are a simple, flavorful side dish where zucchini, peppers, squash, and mushrooms are marinated in a balsamic-herb mixture and charred on the grill. The marinade tenderizes the vegetables while creating a glossy, tangy coating.

🌍American 🏷️Grilled vegetables 🏷️Vegetable skewers 🏷️Balsamic marinade 🏷️Summer grilling Side dish

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🏷️Vegetarian

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Total

2h 30m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 red bell pepper
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
1 red onion
8 oz cremini mushrooms
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp basil pesto
2 limes, juiced
1 tsp soy sauce
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
lemon pepper, to tasteoptional
garlic salt, to tasteoptional

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Instructions

1
Chop the red bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, red onion, and mushrooms into similar-sized pieces suitable for skewering.
2
In a small bowl, prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, basil pesto, lime juice, and soy sauce. Whisk until well combined.
3
Season the marinade with salt and black pepper to taste and stir again.
4
Thread the chopped vegetables onto skewers, alternating them to create a colorful pattern.
5
Place the assembled skewers in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the vegetables, using a brush to ensure they are evenly coated.
6
Let the skewers marinate for at least 2 hours. The longer, the better.
7
Preheat your grill. Just before grilling, season the skewers with lemon pepper and garlic salt if desired.
8
Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and have nice char marks.
9
Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cut all vegetables into similar-sized pieces (about 1.5 inches) to ensure even cooking and prevent smaller pieces from charring before larger ones cook through.
Thread vegetables alternately on skewers to promote even heat distribution and prevent the same vegetable from blocking grill heat.
Reserve some marinade before adding raw vegetables; use it to brush skewers during the last 2 minutes of grilling for extra gloss and flavor.
Place skewers perpendicular to grill grates to prevent them from rolling, and avoid moving them too frequently—let them char for 3-4 minutes per side for best results.

Substitutions

Red bell pepper → yellow or orange bell pepper (milder sweetness)
Cremini mushrooms → portobello mushroom caps or button mushrooms (portobello chunks larger, buttons smaller but still tender)
Basil pesto → Italian seasoning blend (1 tsp dried basil + 1/2 tsp dried oregano + pinch of thyme)
Balsamic vinegar → red wine vinegar (1.5 tbsp + 1/2 tsp honey to approximate sweetness)