grilled veggie skewers

If I could eat grilled veggie skewers everyday I would.  They meet ALL my favorite food criteria.

• easy
• tasty
• cheap
• quick

Great, right?  Plus the produce can easily be switched around depending on what you've already got, and what your favorite produce includes.  I like sweet and savory.

These are some of my skewer standard veggies.  I cut these into large bite sized pieces, then added some pineapple chunks and marinade.  Although I did microwave my potato chunks for 5 minutes before marinading them, as they need to cook longer than everything else I used.

Freezer bags are so awesome.  Cut up the produce, stick it in a freezer bag, and toss with marinade.

I couldn't get a picture this time, but shaking the bag is Liam's favorite part.  It is a fun job and a way for kids to be a big helper.  Let the bag sit out for at least 30 minutes.

My skewers are all really random.  They are all a little different.

Jeff is the family grill master.  He grills them until they are lightly browned on the edges.  Perfection. 

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grilled veggie skewers

by Liesl July-15-2014

mix and match your favorite produce for some easy and delicious skewers

Ingredients

• 4 small small potatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 yellow onion
• 1 zucchini
• 1/2 small can pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp garlic
• 1 tsp basil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the produce into large bite-sized chunks. Microwave the potatoes in a small bowl with a little water for 5 minutes. Add the produce and marinade into a freezer bag and seal well. Shake until everything is evenly coated. Let sit on the counter for at least 30 minutes.2. Skewer the produce and place on a large plate or tray. Grill for a few minutes, until the ends are lightly browned. Enjoy immediately.

Details

Prep time: 40 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 45 mins Yield: about 8 skewers