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Homemade grilled veggie kabobs reciipe on a white marble counter with lemon wedges and parsley, captured from above in natural daylight.

Grilled Veggie Kabobs Recipe

Master this Grilled Veggie Kabobs Recipe in minutes with fresh vegetables, a bold balsamic-garlic marinade, and simple grilling tips for perfect BBQ results every time.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Marinating Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Grill (gas or charcoal) Medium-high heat, around 400°F
  • 8–10 Metal or bamboo skewers Soak wooden skewers for 30 min to prevent burning
  • 1 Grill Brush For cleaning grates
  • 1 Tongs with long handles For rotating kabobs safely
  • 1 Basting Brush For applying marinade
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For tossing vegetables in marinade
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer To monitor grill temperature
  • 1 Cutting board & sharp knife For uniform 1-inch cuts

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini Cut into 1-inch rounds
  • 1 large red bell pepper Cut into 1-inch squares
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper Cut into 1-inch squares
  • 8 oz button mushrooms Whole or halved if large
  • 1 medium red onion Cut into 1-inch wedges
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes Whole
  • ⅓ cup olive oil Helps vegetables brown and prevents sticking
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Adds tangy depth (or substitute lemon juice)
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Or use fresh basil and oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Adds mild heat
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, for spice
  • Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • Lemon wedges For squeezing over kabobs before serving

Instructions

  • Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Add chopped vegetables and toss until coated; marinate 20 min – 2 hr.
  • Thread vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors; brush with remaining marinade.
  • Preheat grill to 400°F, clean and oil grates.
  • Grill kabobs 10–12 min, turning every 3–4 min until tender and lightly charred.
  • Let rest 2 min; garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy immediately with your favorite BBQ sides.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.2mg