Summer Grilled Veggie Skewers (Printable Version)

A colorful mix of grilled summer vegetables served with fresh, herby chimichurri for vibrant flavor.

# What You 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
18 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
19 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes if using.
02 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
03 - In a large bowl, toss all prepared vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Thread vegetables onto skewers, alternating types for color and flavor.
05 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
06 - In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk in olive oil until well blended.
07 - Remove skewers from the grill. Arrange on a platter and drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce. Serve extra sauce on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The vegetables get this incredible smoky sweetness when grilled, especially if you don't rush them.
  • Chimichurri tastes like you spent way more time than you actually did.
  • Works equally well as a main course or something to serve alongside grilled chicken and steak.
  • You can prep everything in advance and just grill when your guests arrive.
02 -
  • If you cut your vegetables too small they'll cook too fast and dry out, and if they're too large they won't cook through—those 1.5-inch pieces aren't random, they're the sweet spot.
  • The chimichurri tastes better if you make it 30 minutes to an hour ahead and let the flavors get to know each other, but if you're rushed, fresh is still delicious.
03 -
  • Pat your vegetables dry after washing—excess moisture prevents those gorgeous grill marks and creates steam instead of char.
  • Let the chimichurri sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors have time to meld and wake up.
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