One of my favorite foods growing up, oddly enough, were shish kabobs. My mom skewered meats and veggies and then marinated them for hours before firing up the grill. I don’t eat much meat anymore, and certainly not steak since it would destroy my stomach if I tried to eat it now, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still enjoy a good shish kabob.
My husband and I love using our grill, and veggie kabobs are a perfect reason to fire it up — even when the weather is less than ideal outside. These veggie kabobs are easy to make, they’re filling, and most importantly, they’re satisfying. What’s worse than a meal that’s filling but not satisfying?
Tasty Veggie Kabobs for All Seasons {gluten-free, vegan}
Ingredients
- 8 oz package whole mushrooms, lightly brushed
- 1-2 red bell peppers, cut into 1″ pieces
- 1-2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1″ pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1″ chunks
- 1 bottle of your favorite Italian-style salad dressing
Directions
Skewer the veggies, alternating the order of each. Place all the skewers in a 9×13 pan (may need to use two, depending on how many you make). Pour dressing of choice on top of the kabobs. Cover tightly with foil or wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight. After the kabobs are done marinating, heat up the grill to med high heat. Grill veggie kabobs in 3-minute rotations to avoid burning. Take care to turn so you don’t lose any of the veggies.
Veggie kabobs are done when the vegetables are tender, a little browned, and very fragrant. Serve and enjoy!
Veggie kabobs are versatile, too. If you don’t love the ingredients I listed, swap them out for your faves. I personally love putting tomatoes on mine but my husband is already on the fence about tomatoes — cooked tomatoes are a definite ‘no’ in his world. Get creative, too. If you’ve got eggplant, it would be delicious on a veggie kabob!
I love veggie kabobs in the summertime when it’s warm and green, but they are delicious any time of year. Plus they give us a flavor to look forward to in the warmer months!
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