Grilled Veggie Skewers

Grilled veggie skewers make for the ultimate summer side dish or appetizer! These colorful vegetarian kabobs made on the grill are an easy but show-stopping recipe you can share with friends and family at your next gathering.

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Grilled Veggie Skewers Recipe

We all know we should eat our vegetables, but sometimes you just don't want a salad! Grilling your veggies takes them up quite a few notches, and it has definitely changed how we view side dishes during grilling season.

We can't get enough of grilled zucchini and squash alongside our favorite grilled proteins. They are simple to prepare on the grill in a grill basket, but add so much flavor from the grill.

Kabobs are another great way to prepare veggies, and you don't need a grill basket. You can use wooden skewers to pierce a row of mixed vegetables and cook them right on the grill grates, turning them into a colorful, show-stopping side dish or appetizer that's grilled to perfection.

They go with everything from hamburgers to grilled chicken, or you can serve them as an appetizer with a dipping sauce.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

These easy grilled vegetable skewers are our new favorite summer side dish, and they're going to be yours too! They are a great summery alternative to the classic vegetable tray for parties.

• They are easy to put together, but impressive for any get-together.
• Not all grilling side dishes have to be chips and carby salads! Kabobs are a unique way to add a dish that's packed with healthy goodness to your grilling menu.
• Chop up the veggies as imperfectly as you want — it makes them look more interesting!

Ingredients

To make these easy vegetable kabobs, here's what you'll need to snag at the grocery store:

• Zucchini
• Squash
• Red onion
• Bell pepper, any color
• Grape tomatoes
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Dried oregano
• Dried thyme
• Balsamic glaze

Substitutions & Variations

Use any color of onion or bell pepper. I just like the red onion for its pretty purple color!

You could also add small pieces of grilled meat, like chicken or steak. Or keep them vegetarian. It's totally up to you! (Just make sure you use a digital meat thermometer to check the meat is done before you pull them.)

You can sub in any You can also use any neutral-tasting oil that you like, such as avocado oil or vegetable oil. You could also use all-purpose seasoning instead of the herbs if you need a shortcut.

Types of veggies for kabobs & skewers

Veggie kabobs are really easy to mix and match! Swap things out as you need to based on availability or seasonality — or to suit any personal preferences in your family. I get it!

For example, you can swap the grape tomatoes for cherry tomatoes, or even use whole tomatoes that have been halved and quartered.

Of course, feel free to skip any veggies you don't like! You may also mix-and-match and swap in your favorite veggies. Some veggie kabob additions include:

• mushrooms (buttons are great)
• brussels sprouts
• zucchini slices
• squash slices
• red onion slices
• bell pepper (any color)
• grape or cherry tomatoes
• eggplant slices
• pineapple chunks
• asparagus spears (cut into small pieces)
• ears of corn (cut into small pieces)

Instructions

These veggie skewers are super simple to make on the grill! Here's what we're going to do:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Slice zucchini and squash into ½ inch thick slices. Cut red onion into wedges and bell pepper into 2-inch pieces.

In a large bowl, combine all the vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Toss to coat evenly.

Thread the vegetables onto skewers, alternating the different types. You can go in any order, or arrange them in a rainbow. It's up to you!

Grill the kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.

Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired before serving.

Tips for Success

Here are some tips and tricks for making this recipe:

• To make your skewers really stand out, arrange the veggies in rainbow order (e.g. red onion, grape tomatoes, orange bell pepper, yellow squash, zucchini).
• Cut the veggies into similarly-sized pieces. This helps every type of veggie to cook at the same rate.
• Be sure to coat the veggies evenly in the oil/herb mixture. This helps them cook evenly and adds extra flavor.

What to Serve with Them

These grilled veggie skewers are so good on their own! With a little balsamic glaze, they could even be a vegetarian main dish! Serve them with some warm jasmine rice.

For a party appetizer, serve them with a dipping sauce like homemade ranch. They'd go great with other finger foods (or ones with toothpicks) like buffalo chicken meatballs or tomato bruschetta.

But they are also a fabulous side dish for all kinds of proteins. Try them with grilled chicken breast or grilled pork chops. You could also make other kinds of kebabs, like grilled shrimp skewers, for a standing dinner party.

And for dessert, why turn off the grill? Grilled peaches are a must!

More grilled recipes

• Grilled Pork Tenderloin
• Grilled Shrimp
• Grilled Zucchini
• Grilled Squash