Colorful grilled vegetable kabobs on skewers over a grill
๐ŸŒฟ Vegetarian BBQ

Rainbow Veggie Kabobs with Herb Dressing

Prep Time20 min
Cook Time12 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSummer

These veggie kabobs are not an afterthought โ€” they're the centerpiece. Vibrant chunks of bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes marinated in a herby olive oil dressing and grilled until perfectly charred at the edges. The herb dressing doubles as a marinade and a sauce for drizzling at the table.

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Instructions

  1. Make the marinade

    Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reserve 3 tbsp in a small bowl for serving.

  2. Marinate the vegetables

    Toss all the prepared vegetables in the marinade. Let sit for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the fridge. The acid will gently tenderize them while the oil prevents sticking.

  3. Thread the skewers

    Thread vegetables onto skewers alternating colors and types โ€” this ensures even cooking and looks stunning. Keep the cherry tomatoes at the end where they can be more protected from direct heat.

  4. Grill over medium-high heat

    Preheat grill to medium-high (around 400ยฐF). Grill kabobs for 10โ€“12 minutes, turning every 3โ€“4 minutes, until vegetables are tender with beautiful char marks. The zucchini and onions should be soft, the peppers lightly blistered.

  5. Serve with dressing

    Remove from skewers onto a platter. Drizzle with the reserved herb dressing and a squeeze of lemon. Serve alongside grilled bread rubbed with garlic to catch all the juices.

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into rounds
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, left whole or halved
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Metal or soaked wooden skewers

Herb Marinade / Dressing

  • โ…“ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt, ยฝ tsp pepper
  • ยฝ tsp red pepper flakes

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