Description
Summer Veggie Skewers Served With Garlic Dip are a vibrant and nutritious way to celebrate the flavors of summer. These colorful skewers feature fresh bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms, all grilled to perfection and served with a creamy garlic dip that enhances each bite. Perfect for barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this dish will impress your guests while keeping things light and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, chopped)
- 1 cup zucchini (thick rounds)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (whole)
- 1 cup mushrooms (button or cremini, cleaned)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the vegetables into appropriate sizes.
- Thread the bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms onto skewers.
- Drizzle olive oil over the skewers and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and tender.
- For the garlic dip, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve skewers warm alongside the creamy garlic dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg