Lime Marinated Veggie Skewers

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Lime Marinated Veggie Skewers

 

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

2 garlic cloves, minced or pureed

1/2 red onion, peeled and chunked

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

2 bell peppers, cut into 1 " chunks, preferably of different colors

2 thin zucchini, cut into 1 " chunks

1 pint pearl onions, parboiled 5 minutes and peeled

3 Italian roma tomatoes, stemmed, quartered, seeds scooped out

10 ounces white mushrooms, wiped cleaned and stemmed

 

Soak 16 bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.

In a blender, puree lime juice, garlic, red onion, salt, pepper and olive oil.

Place all vegetables in a large bowl and pour marinade over. Let marinate at

room temperature one hour, then drain vegetables.

Place vegetables on skewers in a festive manner, alternating colors and

shapes. Heat grill to medium-high. Brush grill well, then wipe with oiled paper

towel. Place vegetable skewers on grill and cook a total of 8 to 10 minutes to

desired doneness, turning occasionally.

Remove from grill and serve.

 

 

 

 

 

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