RAINBOW VEGGIE SKEWERS

For a girl who grew up adamantly insisting that I was an “indoor person”, I have to say that I
have become quite fond of the Great Outdoors.

...Which is what happened with this recipe.  I had picked up some colorful peppers and summer squash at the market, and was going to skewer them up at the last minute for a gathering with my neighbors....
 
 ...But had to throw in some tomatoes, and zucchini as well.  Along with my favorite purples — potatoes and  onions....

...So I par-boiled the potatoes (which sadly makes them lose a bit of their vibrancy), and soaked everything in a quick vinaigrette, and then skewered them up.  And then might have danced around my kitchen, because they looked so flipping amazing!

RAINBOW VEGGIE SKEWERS

These rainbow veggie skewers are amazingly colorful, healthier and delicious!

PREP: 20 MINS COOK: 10 MINS TOTAL: 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

VEGETABLE INGREDIENTS: (APPROXIMATE; FEEL FREE TO MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS AS NEEDED)

• 16 cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 orange bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 yellow squash, halved and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 large red onion, peeled and quartered then cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 purple potatoes, halved

DIRECTIONS:

TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:

Whisk all ingredients together until blended.

TO MAKE THE VEGETABLES:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Then add the halved purple potatoes and boil for 10 minutes or until fork tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.

Add the purple potatoes and remaining vegetables to a large bowl, and toss with the vinaigrette until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 8 hours. If you are using wooden skewers, be sure to also soak them in water before grilling.

When you are ready to cook the vegetables, heat your grill to medium heat. Thread the vegetables onto skewers, in rainbow order if desired. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired. Then place the skewers on an oiled grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Remove and serve immediately.

Ali

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