Vegetable Shashlik Recipe | Grilled Marinated Vegetable Skewers
Vegetable Shashlik is a colorful and flavorful grilled skewer dish made with fresh vegetables marinated in aromatic herbs, garlic, olive oil, and spices before being grilled until lightly charred and tender. Inspired by the traditional shashlik style of cooking, this vegetarian version is perfect for barbecues, family dinners, picnics, or healthy weeknight meals. Featuring bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, and cherry tomatoes, these vibrant skewers are smoky, juicy, and packed with natural flavor. Serve them with rice, flatbread, hummus, or your favorite dipping sauce for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Cooking Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Add all the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
- Let the vegetables marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
- Thread the vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors for an attractive presentation.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes until the vegetables are lightly charred and tender.
- Brush with any remaining marinade during grilling for extra flavor.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges, rice, grilled flatbread, yogurt sauce, or hummus.
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