Veggie Cheese Kabobs Recipes

MARINATED VEGGIE KEBABS WITH HALLOUMI CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• For the marinade: Whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, basil, honey, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. The marinade can be made 2 days in advance and kept in the refrigerator.
• For the veggies and cheese: Place the mushrooms, tomatoes, chile pepper, squash and zucchini in a plastic bag and pour the marinade over. Marinate for 3 to 4 hours.
• Remove the vegetables from the marinade, reserving any leftover marinade. Thread each type of vegetable all onto 1 skewer to ensure proper cooking time for each vegetable. Place the zucchini, squash, pepper and mushroom skewers on the grill first. Grill, turning once, until the vegetables have charred and softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the halloumi and cherry tomatoes, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Once the vegetables are cooked, transfer them from the skewer to a bowl. Toss with extra marinade. Serve the vegetables with toothpicks and the Spicy Avocado Dill Dip.
• Mash the avocado with a fork in a medium bowl. Add the sour cream and whisk until well combined. Stir in the dill, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, salt and black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Serve with chips or vegetable crudites and garnish with a few sprigs of fresh dill.

VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash garlic with salt to form a paste. Stir in the oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning and pepper. , Thread vegetables alternately onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place in a shallow pan. Pour garlic mixture over kabobs; let stand for 15 minutes. , Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or just until vegetables are tender, turning frequently.

VEGGIE & CHEESE KABOBS

Steps:

• Thread 1 each tomato, cheese cube and cucumber piece on each of 16 small wooden skewers.
• Mix dressing, mayo and basil until blended.
• Spoon dressing mixture into 8 plastic drinking cups; place 2 kabobs in each cup.

GRILLED CHEESEBURGER KEBABS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
• Spray a plate with cooking spray. Combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix together, being careful not to overwork and toughen the meat. Divide the meat into 8 evenly sized balls. Thread the balls onto two 12-inch flat metal skewers, 4 balls per skewer; be sure to leave a little space between each ball. Place the skewers on the plate, and spray them with cooking spray. Keep refrigerated until ready to grill.
• Place the 2 skewers on the grill and cover. Cook, flipping the skewers halfway through, until just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Increase the heat of the grill to medium-high. Brush the meatballs all over with the remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup and cook until glazed.
• Meanwhile, make 2 sandwiches consisting of 2 slices of American cheese between 2 slices of bread. Cut off the crusts, then cut each sandwich into 4 equal-sized squares.
• Drizzle the iceberg lettuce with some oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Build 4 skewers, each composed of: a cherry tomato, cheese sandwich square, meatball, a second cheese sandwich square, a second meatball, lettuce, 3 pickle slices, and a second cherry tomato.
• Lay out a piece of aluminum foil large enough to hold the 4 skewers. Spray the foil with cooking spray and place on the grill. Arrange the skewers on the foil. Cover and cook 2 minutes, then carefully flip the skewers. Cover the grill again to melt and brown the other side of the skewers, about 1 more minute. Serve the skewers with ketchup and mustard.

FRUIT AND CHEESE KABOBS

Steps:

• For dip, mix first 4 ingredients. On 12 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and cheese cubes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

VEGETABLE KABOBS WITH MEXICAN CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill. Place potatoes and water in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover and microwave on High 3 to 6 minutes or until partially cooked; drain.
• Thread potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes alternately on each of six 15-inch metal skewers, leaving space between each piece. Brush vegetables with oil.
• Cover and grill kabobs 4 to 6 inches from medium heat about 15 minutes, brushing once with oil, until zucchini is crisp-tender.
• While kabobs are grilling, heat cheese sauce as directed on jar. Serve with kabobs.

GRILLED VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine Italian seasoning, basil, paprika, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Add olive oil and stir marinade well. Add squash, zucchini, onions, and tomatoes and let marinate for 5 minutes.
• Slide vegetables onto wooden or metal skewers, alternating the different types as you go.
• Cook skewers on the bottom rack of the preheated grill, turning every 2 minutes, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes total.

FRESH CAPRESE VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice with salt and pepper, then gradually add oil while whisking vigorously. Whisk in basil.
• In large bowl, gently toss vegetables and mozzarella together. Pour marinade over vegetables and GENTLY toss to thoroughly coat.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 2 hours.
• Drain vegetables and thread onto skewers in desired pattern.