Grilled Moroccan Vegetable Skewers Recipes

GRILLED MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak 12" wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
• Combine parsley, oil, garlic, seasonings, and lemon juice in a bowl.
• Add vegetables and pineapple to the marinade. Let stand at least 10 minutes before skewering.
• Thread vegetables and pineapple onto soaked skewers.
• Preheat grill to medium-high; spray grates with nonstick spray.
• Lightly coat both sides of vegetables with nonstick spray.
• If using a gas grill, turn off one side; on a charcoal grill, push the coals to one side.
• Lay the skewers on the grate with the vegetables over the hot side, handles over the cooler side.
• Grill, covered, until vegetables are cooked and lightly charred, about 3 minutes.
• Turn, baste with any remaining marinade, and grill 2-3 minutes more.

MOROCCAN BEEF KEFTA ON SKEWERS WITH CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the beef, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, mint, marjoram, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Cover and let sit for one hour. Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for one hour.
• In a separate bowl combine cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, hot pepper, garlic, mint, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper tossing to combine. Cover and let marinate at room temperature until ready to serve.
• Preheat grill or broiler.
• Dip hands into a bowl of water. Shape and pack about a 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into 2 sausage-shapes on a soaked wooden skewer. Repeat procedure for remaining meat and skewers.
• Grill the keftas on both sides until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve hot with chopped salad.

GRILLED VEGGIE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Alternately thread zucchini slices, yellow squash slices, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, pineapple, and bell pepper onto the skewers.
• Whisk olive oil, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; brush mixture over vegetables.
• Cook skewers on preheated grill until vegetables are tender, turning and basting vegetables with olive oil mixture occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Place the corn on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. , On two metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the corn, zucchini, onion and tomatoes. Lightly coat vegetables with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; sprinkle over vegetables. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning frequently.