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Roasted Veggie Skewers

These colorful Roasted Veggie Skewers combine peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and red onion with a simple garlic herb marinade. Roast them in the oven for an easy vegetarian appetizer or side dish with tender centers and lightly caramelized edges.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 (about 8 skewers)
Course: Appetizer, Finger food, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Calories: 125

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 medium yellow squash
  • 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • 8 wooden or metal skewers

Method
 

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cut the bell peppers, zucchini, squash, and red onion into 1 to 1½-inch pieces.
  4. Leave small mushrooms whole and cut larger mushrooms in half.
  5. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Place the vegetables in a large bowl. Add the marinade and toss until evenly coated.
  7. Let the vegetables rest for 15 minutes.
  8. Thread the vegetables onto the skewers, alternating the different varieties and leaving a little space between each piece.
  9. Arrange the skewers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
  11. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Cut the vegetables to a similar size so they cook evenly.
  • Do not crowd the pieces tightly on the skewers.
  • If using harder vegetables such as potatoes, partially cook them first.
  • The vegetables can be assembled several hours ahead and refrigerated.
  • Store leftovers without the skewers in an airtight container for up to four days.
  • Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition Estimate per Skewer

  • Calories: 125 kcal
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg
Nutrition values are estimates and may change depending on the vegetables and amount of marinade used.