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Spring Vegetable Skewers

Healthy Fact of the Day

These spring vegetable skewers are packed with a variety of nutrients, including vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. Grilling the vegetables helps retain their nutritional value while adding a smoky, enticing flavor.

Ingredients

 

  • 8 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 cherry tomatoes
  • 8 baby bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 8 button mushrooms, stemmed
  • 1 yellow squash, cut into
  • 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.

  3. Thread the vegetables onto skewers, alternating between asparagus, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, yellow squash, and zucchini.

  4. Brush the marinade evenly over the skewers.

  5. Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.

  6. Remove the skewers from the grill and arrange them on a serving platter.

  7. Serve the spring vegetable skewers warm as a delightful appetizer.

Celebrate the vibrant colors and flavors of spring with these delightful vegetable skewers that’ll make your taste buds dance like butterflies in a blooming garden!

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