Pair your cookout burgers or grilled chicken with this summer veggie medley.
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- Yields:
- 8 serving(s)
- Total Time:
- 50 mins
Ingredients
- 3 lemons, halved
- 1 tsp. honey
- 6 tbsp. olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 4 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 small summer squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 bell peppers (1 each red, orange, yellow), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 bunches cherry or grape tomatoes, on the vine
- 1/4 c. fresh mint, chopped
Directions
- Step 1 Heat grill to medium-high. Grill lemons, cut sides down, until charred, about 2 minutes. Squeeze juice from grilled lemons into a bowl (you should have about 6 tablespoons). Whisk in honey until dissolved. Whisk in 4 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in scallions.
- Step 2Thread zucchini, squash, and peppers onto separate skewers. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over kebabs and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3Grill tomatoes, covered, until charred, 2 to 4 minutes. Grill zucchini, squash, and peppers, covered, turning occasionally, until charred, 14 to 16 minutes for zucchini and squash and 10 to 12 minutes for peppers.
- Step 4Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over kebabs and tomatoes. Top with mint just before serving. Serve with remaining vinaigrette alongside.
Tools you'll need: Bamboo skewers ($5, amazon.com)
Note: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using.
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