10 Veggie-Forward Grilled Skewers and Kebabs to Try This Summer

Amp up your vegetables by giving seasonal cherry tomatoes on the vine and asparagus a quick char on the grill. A honey-mustard sauce with horseradish and mint helps punch up the flavour of this quick and easy dish that is sure to be a barbecue party favourite.

Don’t let the name fool you! These scrumptious skewers have plenty of veggies to spare. For family grilling fun, get the kids to help you assemble these skewers, made with cubed top sirloin, zucchini, tomato and onion. While they’re on the barbecue, mix together your creamy blue cheese sauce for drizzling.

Craving Chinese takeout but don’t want to order in? These skewers are the answer. A gingery marinade creates a great flavour for the pork that is matched with peas, water chestnuts, baby corn and wedges of oranges perfect for squeezing over the skewers when ready to eat.

p> This palate-pleasing skewer recipe will delight even the pickiest eaters and features scrumptious Brussels sprouts paired with red onion and fresh parsley, and caramelized with maple syrup.

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For a simple and cost-effective dish, thread cremini mushrooms marinated in a soy-garlic-butter sauce on to skewers and grill up. This vegetarian-friendly dish can be either a meat-free main, or a delicious side. The best part? They grill up in under 10 minutes.

Okay, technically not a veggie, but these fruity skewers make a fresh summer bite. Zesty grapefruit pieces are interspersed with large shrimp before grilling in this light dish from Giada De Laurentiis that works as a starter or, when served with hearty sides, a nice main. The grapefruit dressing adds lots of tang at the finish.

Lime and tequila? Nope, we’re not talking margaritas — though those would probably pair well. This recipe from Valerie Bertinelli takes that classic flavour combination and throws it on the grill with chicken, zucchini, peppers and cilantro.