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Father's Day with Grilled Veggie Skewers and Zesty Chimichurri

Celebrate Father's Day with these colorful and flavorful grilled veggie skewers paired with a zesty chimichurri sauce, perfect for outdoor grilling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Grill
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables for Skewers
  • 1 large Zucchini cut into thick slices
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 large Yellow Bell Pepper cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 large Red Onion cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley packed
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro packed
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Assemble and Grill Skewers
  1. Thread the vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors and types.
  2. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Make the Chimichurri Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve
  1. Remove skewers from the grill and serve with chimichurri sauce drizzled on top or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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