Marinated Grilled Vegetable Kabobs

These vegetable kabobs are marinated in a simple combination of red wine vinegar and oil before being grilled to perfection. The mixture of colors used in this vegetable recipe makes the kabobs look really appetizing. Potatoes are rarely found on vegetable kabobs but they do these kabobs justice in this grilled marinated vegetables recipe.

A sprinkling of parmesan cheese over the kabobs finish them off perfectly. These grilled veggies make a perfect side dish to any grilled meat recipe or grilled fish recipe or can be enjoyed by themselves. You might like to add some thyme, rosemary or sage to the marinade, for a more herby end result when making this grilled marinated vegetables dish.

Marinated Grilled Vegetable Kebobs Go Great with Homemade Croutons

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Ingredients -

For the Marinade: 1/4 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar

For the Kebabs:

1 large Red Bell Pepper
3 small Zucchini
3 small Yellow Summer Squash
2 cans Small Whole Potatoes
1 container Grape Tomatoes or Cherry Tomatoes
12 ounces large, whole Mushrooms
grated Parmesan Cheese

Preparation:

Whisk the oil and vinegar together; set aside.

Cut vegetables into large 3/4" to 1" chunks. Thread the vegetables, alternately, onto 4 large skewers.

Place assembled kabobs in shallow dish and marinate in oil and vinegar mixture for 15 minutes.

Grill kabobs over medium coals 12 to 14 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and gently browned, turning over one time.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese just before serving.

Makes 4

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skew·er

Pronounced: (sky oo’ ër), n.

"A skewer is a thin metal or wood stick used to hold small pieces of food together while grilling."

"Metal skewers are typically stainless steel and will have a pointed tip on one end and a grip of some kind on the other end for ease of removing the food. Metal skewers are recommended for reuse, whereas wooden skewers are not."

"Wooden skewers must be soaked in water prior to assembling and cooking to avoid burning. Wooden skewers are most often made from bamboo, however other woods may be used."

"The phrase "to be skewered" is used as slang for "to be stabbed""

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A Picture of grilled vegetable kabobs marinated in a red wine vinegar and olive oil mixture gives a very traditional vegetable taste yet is also easy to prepare.