This post is sponsored by the Be the Best You promotion at Publix. The opinions and text are all mine.
If you are looking for a tasty way to get more veggies in your life, this recipe for Lemon Herb Veggie Skewers is for you. This lightened up side dish is perfect for the summer and features fresh produce simply seasoned with a bright lemon and herb marinade.
Veggie Skewers on the Grill - Yes!
This recipe screams summer. Seasonal fresh vegetables...bright lemon flavor...aromatic herbs. Easily prepared and cooked on the grill, this side dish is a must-try recipe.
Our family is making little changes to get healthy, and this recipe fits right into our routine.
We found everything we needed for this recipe, plus more, at our local Publix. You can definitely stock up and save right now during the Be the Best You promotion at your local store. With over $35 in savings, the Be the Best You promotion runs from 5/29/21-6/26/21.
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Ingredients Needed to Make Veggie Skewers:
For the Lemon Herb Marinade:
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Lemon juice + zest
- Basil
- Thyme
- Chives
- Garlic
- Swerve Sweetener - Just a bit to taste.
- Salt, black pepper + red pepper flakes
TIP: Adding just a bit of Swerve Sweetener cuts the acidity a bit and balances the flavor of the marinade without added sugars.
For the Veggie Skewers:
- Bell peppers - We used 1 each in green, red, and yellow.
- Red onion
- Baby portabella mushrooms
- Zucchini
- Cherry tomatoes - Pick a fun assortment for color and different flavors.
Pick your favorite vegetables for this recipe, which is easy to do with the selection in the Publix produce department. I wanted our skewers to be full of color and different flavors and textures.
This recipe can be made ahead of time and chilled until time to cook. You can also use any extra marinade for serving.
Be the Best You Promotion at Publix
While we picked up our vegetables for the Lemon Herb Veggie Skewers, we also took advantage of the savings on some of our favorite pantry staples. The Be the Best You promotion at Publix is running now through 6/26/21 at Publix. Click here for the complete list of savings.
Here are the items we saved money on:
- $1 off Any One (1) Bertolli® Olive Oil 25.36 oz.
- $3 off Any One (1) Chock full o'Nuts® Ground Coffee 23 oz. or larger
- $1 off Any One (1) Lipton® Tea product 15–100 ct. or 10–28 Quart
- 55¢ off Any One (1) Mission® Carb Balance, Protein, Gluten Free or Organic Tortillas 8–20 oz.
- $1.50 off Any One (1) Sir Kensington's® product 8.45–20 oz.
- $2 off Any One (1) Swerve® Sweetener 12 oz.
In addition to food items, the promotion also includes many medicinal and everyday items such as vitamins, supplements, and more.
How to Make Lemon Herb Veggie Skewers:
- First, prepare the marinade by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, thyme, chives, garlic, spices, and sweetener. I like to shake it all together in a sealed jar. Set aside.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in clean, cool water while preparing the vegetables. (If you are using metal skewers, skip this step.)
- Next, prepare the vegetables according to the recipe instructions below (slice, chop, etc.)
- Assemble the skewers by carefully threading the prepared vegetables onto the skewer, alternating between each type of veggie. I like to start and end each skewer with a pepper to hold them together.
- Place the skewers onto a rimmed baking sheet. Using a basting brush, brush the prepared marinade over the vegetable skewers. Let sit for about 20 minutes.
- When you are ready to cook, preheat your grill to 400 degrees. Make sure the grill grates are clean and well-oiled.
- Then place the skewers onto the grill. Lower the temperature if needed (or if using charcoal, move the skewers as needed so they "grill" instead of "burn").
- Cook the vegetables for about 10 - 12 minutes to desired doneness, rotating every 3 or 4 minutes to cook all sides evenly.
- Serve warm with additional marinade and fresh chopped herbs as desired.
When preparing the herbs, I like to gently bruise them with the back of a spoon before I chop them. This releases more of the flavor and aroma of the fresh basil, thyme, and chives.
This recipe can also be cooked indoors. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and place the skewers on a broiler pan or wire rack over a drip pan. Cook for about 12 - 15 minutes until done.
TIP: You can make the veggie skewers ahead of time. Assemble the skewers and keep them wrapped and chilled. About 20 minutes before cooking, brush with the marinade then grill.
TIP: Use two skewers to really secure the vegetables. This helps hold everything in place (especially the softer tomatoes) and makes handling with tongs much easier.
TIP: You can use any citrus fruit to change the flavor profile of the marinade. Think oranges, limes, etc.
You can also add grilled fruit to your skewers for a fun twist. Think pineapple for a tropical taste, peaches for a summery side, or cantaloupe for something unique.
The best part about this recipe? It pairs with almost any main dish. It can be served at a casual backyard BBQ with burgers and corn on the cob. They also fit in perfectly at a more sophisticated summer grilling party.
Adapt the marinade and vegetables to your own preferences.
More Grilling Recipes to Try
Potato + Smoked Sausage Foil Packs
Grilled Marinated Flank Steaks
Hawaiian Grilled Pork Kabobs
Don't forget to grab your Be the Best You promotion coupons here and take advantage of the savings at your local Publix. Save on the items you use and love.
Tips + Ideas for Veggie Skewers / Veggie Kabobs:
- Thanks to the great produce section at your local Publix, you can pick the freshest vegetables from the best selection. Feel free to mix and match your seasonal faves to make your own style of veggie skewers.
- Make the marinade in advance. This lets the lemon, herb + garlic flavors infuse into the Bertolli Olive Oil for maximum yummy.
- Soak your wooden skewers to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Use two skewers to really secure the vegetables. This helps hold everything in place (especially the softer tomatoes) and makes handling with tongs much easier.
- If you have a lot going on, you can prepare the vegetables and assemble the skewers in advance. Just keep them wrapped and chilled. Brush with the marinade about 20 minutes before grilling.
- Can you marinate the vegetables overnight? You can, but the vegetables have a tendency to get a little "soggy" if you do this. Totally up to you.
- Prepare this recipe on the grill or in the oven. See the recipe at the bottom of this post for more details.
- Feeling fruity? Add some fruit to your skewers. Pineapple, peaches, and cantaloupe are all great fruits to grill.
- This recipe pairs well with any main dish and other bbq side dishes. Or make those vegetarians in your life happy and serve a double batch of these at your next party.
- You can use any leftovers in omelets, breakfast burritos, or even a fun veggie filled taco. (Mission Tortillas are also included in the Be the Best You promotion. Yay!)
- Change up the flavor profile by swapping out the lemon with lime or orange juice (or a fun combo).
- Swap out the herbs. See below for some great herb combinations.
This recipe makes approximately 12 skewers. We used 10-inch-long skewers. The recipe is easily doubled and is also great for meal prepping. We hope you love this Lemon Herb Veggie Skewer recipe and have a chance to try it soon.
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📖 Recipe
Lemon Herb Veggie Skewers
Ingredients
For the Lemon Herb Marinade
- ½ cup Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ⅓ cup lemon juice fresh squeezed, from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh, from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon basil fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh
- 1 tablespoon chives fresh, finely chopped
- 2-4 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Swerve Sweetener to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to taste, optional
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Veggie Skewers
- 1 red bell pepper seeded, cut into 1 inch sized pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper same
- 1 green bell pepper same
- 1 red onion peeled, chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 zucchini sliced into ¼ - ½ inch slices
- 8 ounces baby portabella mushrooms whole, you can cut the larger ones in half
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- First, prepare the marinade by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, basil, thyme, chives, garlic, spices, and sweetener. I like to shake it all together in a sealed jar. Set aside.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in clean, cool water while preparing the vegetables. (If you are using metal skewers, skip this step.)
- Next, prepare the vegetables according to the recipe instructions below (slice, chop, etc.)
- Assemble the skewers by carefully threading the prepared vegetables onto the skewer, alternating between each type of veggie. I like to start and end each skewer with a pepper to hold them together.
- Place the skewers onto a rimmed baking sheet. Using a basting brush, brush the prepared marinade over the vegetable skewers. Let sit for about 20 minutes.
- When you are ready to cook, preheat your grill to 400 degrees. Make sure the grill grates are clean and well-oiled.
- Then place the skewers onto the grill. Lower the temperature if needed (or if using charcoal, move the skewers as needed so they "grill" instead of "burn").
- Cook the vegetables for about 10 - 12 minutes to desired doneness, rotating every 3 or 4 minutes to cook all sides evenly.
- Serve warm with additional marinade and fresh chopped herbs as desired.
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