The Best Grilled Veggie Kabobs

May 17, 2023

Here is how we make our most favorite Veggie Kabobs. These vegetable kabobs are filled with summer squash, bell peppers, onions and pineapple for a sweet twist.

You do not want to miss out on making these quick and perfect grilled vegetable kabobs! Filled with seasonal veggies and pineapple for a sweet twist. You will love how easy these are to make and they’re a delicious seasonal side.

Vegetables are something that are a must-have at all BBQs in my opinion. But they are often forgotten about as a side, which is a shame because grilled vegetables are amazing so simple yet flavorful. I love adding them to my burgers, salads or pairing them with really any BBQ meal.

When we had into the warmer months here, there are so many tasty vegetables to choose from to grill. Our favorite combination is definitely the bell peppers with onions, summer squashes and some pineapple for a sweet twist. The pineapple adds a touch of sweetness and a ton of flavor to the kabobs.

You can of course switch up the vegges based off what you have on hand too!

What ingredients you need to make veggie kabobs on the grill:

Sweet onions – or your preferred onion like red onion can work too
Yellow and green zucchini – I like to do a mix of summer squashes
Bell peppers – we did red and orange peppers but really any will work!
Pineapple – cut into 1-inch cubes. You can buy pre-cut or cut a fresh pineapple (frozen will not work)
Olive oil – you can do avocado oil if you prefer

How to make grilled veggie kabobs:

Chop up onion into 8ths (keep the root on the onion to help keep pieces together!)
Next chop the peppers into chunks that are about 1.5 inch squares
For the zucchini, chop slices so they are approximately 1 inch thick
Make sure the pineapple are cut into 1-inch thick chunks
Warm the grill to medium high heat
Assemble the kabobs with each vegetable and fruit in a pattern so they are securely on the kabob/skewer
Drizzle the kabobs with olive oil then add to a preheated grill (you can add to grill basket if you prefer)
Rotate the kabobs every 5 minutes to cook for a total of 15-20 minutes then remove from grill and enjoy!

FAQs on making grilled veggie kabobs:

Do you marinate the vegetables? I don’t usually but you can! I try to cut corners as much as I can and I don’t personally think it makes a huge difference. If you do marinate them, feel free to do so overnight or for an hour or so before grilling.
How long do you grill vegetable kabobs? It will take about 15-20 minutes max. I turn them every 5 minutes or so to keep them grilling evenly on all sides.
Can I prep these vegetable kabobs ahead of time? Absolutely! Feel free to assemble the skewers and add them to the fridge in advance.
What heat is best to cook these on? Medium to medium high heat works best. You don’t want to grill them on high heat only or they will burn a bit.
Can I add more dressing to the veggies or seasonings? Absolutely! You can add any other herbs like dried basil, oregano, parsley, etc. I personally love a good pesto on the side of these too.

A few other delicious vegetable loaded recipes to try:

Viral Cucumber and Sweet Pepper Salad

Easy Gluten-free Pasta Primavera Recipe

Strawberry Balsamic Kale Salad

Lemony Spring Pasta Salad

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