Summer Grilled Veggie Skewers (Printable Version)

A vibrant mix of grilled summer vegetables enhanced by a fresh chimichurri sauce for gatherings or sides.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
02 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
03 - 1 zucchini, sliced into 0.5-inch rounds
04 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 8 button mushrooms, cleaned and halved if large
06 - 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Chimichurri Sauce

11 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
12 - 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
14 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
15 - 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
18 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
19 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before use to prevent burning during grilling.
02 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, reaching approximately 400°F (204°C).
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss all prepared vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Thread vegetables onto skewers, alternating vegetable types to create visual appeal and ensure balanced flavor distribution.
05 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until vegetables are tender with light charring on the edges.
06 - In a separate bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil until thoroughly blended and emulsified.
07 - Remove skewers from grill and arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce and serve additional sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The charred edges on the vegetables get crispy and sweet while the insides stay tender, giving you texture in every bite.
  • Chimichurri transforms simple grilled vegetables into something bright and herbaceous that feels restaurant-quality but takes minutes to make.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skewer or the vegetables will steam instead of grill; leave a tiny bit of space between pieces so heat can reach every side.
  • Make the chimichurri at least 10 minutes before serving so the flavors have time to get friendly with each other.
03 -
  • Double-skewer cherry tomatoes or mushrooms using two parallel skewers so they don't spin and slide off when you're turning them.
  • If your grill flares up, move the skewers to a cooler zone temporarily and let the flames calm down rather than moving them back and forth frantically.
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