Greek Vegetable Kabobs Food

GREEK-STYLE VEGETABLE KEBABS WITH ORZO AND FETA

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Blend vinaigrette and mint in small bowl for dressing. Cook orzo in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; drain. Return orzo to same pan. Mix in 3 tablespoons dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
• Thread bell pepper, eggplant and zucchini onto 4 metal skewers; brush with dressing. Grill vegetables until tender and just charred, turning and brushing often with dressing, about 12 minutes.
• Divide orzo between 2 plates. Place vegetable skewers atop orzo. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

GREEK DELI KABOBS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine cheese, broccoli and vinaigrette. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., Drain cheese and broccoli, reserving vinaigrette. On 24 appetizer skewers, alternately thread cheese, salami, broccoli and peppers. Brush with reserved vinaigrette.

GREEK VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine all ingedients for the Herb Marinade -- and set aside.
• Cook eggplant in 1" boiling water for 3 minutes and drain.
• Cook carrots in 1" boiling water until just tender crisp and drain.
• Cook unpeeled potatoes in 1" boiling water for approximately 15-20 minutes. Drain and cut in half.
• Place eggplant, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, peppers, onions and mushrooms in a large plastic bag. Add marinade, seal bag well.
• Refigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
• Drain veggies and reserve marinade.
• Using 8 metal skewers, thread veggies, alternating varieties.
• Place on lightly greased grill, over low heat.
• Cook, turning often, basting with the reserved marinade for 10-15 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt before serving.
• Remaining marinade can be used again. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
• Makes 8 skewers; 2 skewers per person.
• NOTE: If wooden skewers are used, soak them in water for 15-20 minutes before using. This prevents the wood from burning.

GRILLED VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Prepare 8 to 10 skewers (if using bamboo or wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes).
• Chop the vegetables and garlic and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the parsley and season with Kosher salt, oregano and pepper flakes. Add the olive oil and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
• Set the vegetables aside for 20 minutes while you heat the grill (Or you can marinate them in the fridge for a few hours until you are ready).

GREEK BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes, or alternatively you can use metal skewers.
• Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a ceramic or stainless steel bowl.
• Marinate the meat for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat the barbeque grill plate to medium high (or you can use a grill pan indoors or large banquet sized skillet).
• Thread marinated meat , alternating with the onion, capsicums and mushrooms onto the skewers.
• xrizzle some extra olive oil over the kebabs and barbecue for 2-3 minutes each side, or done to your liking.

MARINATED GREEK CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large shallow baking dish, mix the yogurt, feta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Place the chicken in the dish, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate 3 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Thread the chicken, onion wedges, and green bell pepper pieces alternately onto skewers. Discard remaining yogurt mixture.
• Grill skewers on the prepared grill until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

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.

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.

EASY VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Thread vegetables onto 12-inch skewers.
• In a small bowl, mix together the butter, basil, and garlic powder; reserve 1/4 cup butter mixture and set aside.
• Grease the grill rack very well.
• Place skewers on grill rack.
• Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turn and baste with remaining butter mixture every 5 minutes.
• Serve with reserved butter mixture.