THREE VEGETABLE SKEWERS FOR THE BARBEQUE

Home » Food and Drink » BBQ Grilling Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Search Adrian T. Cheng Platinum Quality Author Platinum Author | 153 Articles Joined: May 27, 2009 Romania 3 Fun and Easy Grilled Vegetable Skewers for Your Next Barbecue By Adrian T. Cheng | Submitted On November 09, 2016 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article When one hears the word "barbecue", they automatically think of meat. Beef, chicken, pork and seafood are indeed fixtures in a backyard barbecue, but they are always enjoyed best with a side of vegetables. The next time you take your grill out, throw in some fruits and vegetables along with your meat for a more complete, more fulfilling menu! Here are 3 delicious grilled vegetable skewers you can try for your next grilling session: Grilled Sriracha Tofu Skewers What you need: 1 zucchini, sliced into large chunks 1 red bell pepper, sliced into large chunks 10 large mushrooms 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 1 cup large chunks extra firm tofu 1/4 cup diced onion 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons sriracha chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil Ground black pepper to taste In a medium bowl, mix together zucchini, red bell pepper, mushrooms and tofu. In a small bowl, stir together jalapeno pepper, onion, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil and ground black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well-combined. Pour mixture over tofu and vegetables then toss lightly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. When ready, thread tofu and vegetables onto skewers and cook on a pre-heated grill over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or to desired doneness. Veggies and Vinaigrette Skewers What you need: 1 large yellow squash, cut into 3/4-inch slices 1 large zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch slices 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch cubes and separated into 3-layer segments 2 yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares 2 cup grape tomatoes 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped thyme 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, thyme, mustard, kosher salt and black pepper. Place squash, zucchini, onion, bell pepper and grape tomatoes in a large bowl, add vinaigrette then toss to coat. Let sit for 8-10 minutes then thread vegetables alternately onto skewers. reserve remaining vinaigrette. Cook on a pre-heated grill over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes or until edges of vegetables are browned. Place skewers on a platter, pour remaining vinaigrette over skewers then serve. Garlic-Mayo Potato Skewers What you need: 1 kilogram red potatoes, washed, scrubbed and quartered 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary 1 teaspoon garlic powder Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Place bowl in a microwave and cook on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to dry. Combine mayonnaise, white wine, rosemary and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. When ready, thread potatoes onto skewers and cook on a pre-heated grill over high heat until tender. Allow a few minutes to cool before serving. Add a healthy, delicious side to your grilled meat with these delicious grilled vegetable skewers! Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grilling experience, reviewing various grill gadgets and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog. For more grilling secrets, tips, recipes and more, head over to Adrian's website where he has other interesting posts. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Adrian_T._Cheng/2109020 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 15 times Word count: 519 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Food and Drink: BBQ-Grilling Adrian T. Cheng Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. 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