Name: Zucchini and Mushroom Kebabs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 Zucchini; 8 Mushrooms; 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar; 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil; Salt & Pepper to taste

These zucchini and mushroom kebabs make a perfect grilled side dish to any BBQ, easy to make with a simple balsamic marinade. Full of flavor, juicy, tender vegetables on a kebab

Zucchini and Mushroom Kebabs. A perfect side dish to any BBQ, easy to make with a simple balsamic marinade. Full of flavor, juicy vegetables on a kebab

Grilling or barbequing doesn't just have to be meat. It's always nice to add some grilled vegetables as a side dish to your grilled meats, and this recipe is incredibly quick and simple to prepare.

You can make these ahead, put them on the skewers and simply grill them when you're ready.

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1) What are the best vegetables to grill?

2) Can I use potatoes on skewers?

3) Variations to the marinade

11) Zucchini and Mushroom Kebabs

12) Recipes for Grilling

What are the best vegetables to grill?

We suggest using vegetables which won't take too long to cook, and also won't dry out.

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Here, we've chosen zucchini and mushrooms, both of which, when cooked, will be juicy and tender, and also stay on the skewers when you're turning them on the grill.

Can I use potatoes on skewers?

If you use baby potatoes, they will take too long to cook, and also, they tend to break when you insert the skewer through them.

If you want to make some baby potatoes, you can use our baked baby potatoes recipe, and part cook them in the oven and then place them in a basket over the grill for the last few minutes to give you the smokey effect from the bbq.

You can also use peppers, eggplant, baby tomatoes, such as cherry tomatoes, or baby plum tomatoes.

As a guide, you need to choose a softer vegetable so it cooks easily on the grill.

Variations to the marinade

The marinade we have used is an incredibly simple one, using just balsamic vinegar and olive oil. You can also add a sprinkling of your favorite herbs, such as oregano or thyme, or a spice, such as paprika if you want more flavor.

These vegetable kebabs are a lovely color too! when served alongside your other meats, you get a nice lift of color on the plate.

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

10 minutes

Serving size

Ingredients

1 Zucchini

8 Mushrooms

1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar

½ Tablespoon Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Slice the zucchini 1 inch thick

2. In a bowl, add the balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

3. Add the sliced zucchini and mushrooms and gently stir so it’s all coated in the marinade.

Top tip

If using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in a shallow dish for 20 minutes so they don’t burn on the grill.

4. Thread each piece of zucchini and mushroom on to the skewers, alternating, zucchini, then mushroom. Continue until the vegetables are all used.

5. Place on the grill, turning regularly until cooked to your liking. Some prefer very soft, some prefer a bite to the zucchini.

We'd love to hear from you and what you thought of our recipe. Did you make any changes or add some other ingredients? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!

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Zucchini and Mushroom Kebabs

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

These zucchini and mushroom kebabs make a perfect grilled side dish to any BBQ, easy to make with a simple balsamic marinade. Full of flavor, juicy, tender vegetables on a kebab

Ingredients

1 Zucchini
8 Mushrooms
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
½ Tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Slice the zucchini 1 inch thick.

2. In a bowl, add the balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

3. Add the sliced zucchini and mushrooms and gently stir so it’s all coated in the marinade.

4. Thread each piece of zucchini and mushroom on to the skewers, alternating, zucchini, then mushroom. Continue until the vegetables are all used.

5. Place on the grill, turning regularly until cooked to your liking. Some prefer very soft, some prefer a bite to the zucchini.

Notes

If using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in a shallow dish for 20 minutes so they don’t burn on the grill.

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