Vegetable Skewers

These Vegetable Skewers are a delightful and colorful Chinese snack, perfect for a light meal or appetizer. Grilled to perfection with a savory marinade, they bring together the freshness of vegetables with a hint of umami flavor.

Ingredients

• Bell pepper - 1 medium, cut into chunks
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced into thick rounds
• Mushrooms - 200 grams, whole or halved if large
• Carrot - 1 medium, cut into thick matchsticks
• Red onion - 1 small, cut into wedges
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Wooden skewers - 4, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Add the bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, carrot, and red onion to the marinade, tossing to coat the vegetables evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated vegetables onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating the types of vegetables for a colorful presentation.
5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
6. Remove from the grill and serve hot, optionally with a side of additional soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.
• Low in calories while providing dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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