Description
A quick and flavorful summer meal featuring grilled vegetables and a tangy plum BBQ sauce that enhances their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
For the Veggie Kabobs
- 2 medium Bell peppers, cut into chunky squares (Any color)
- 1 medium Zucchini or yellow squash, sliced thick
- 1 medium Red onion, cut into wedges
- 8-10 whole Mushrooms, kept whole if small (Optional)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Add near the end of grilling if they split easily)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- 8 skewers Skewers (metal or wooden) (Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes)
For the Plum BBQ Sauce
- 4 medium Plums, pitted and chopped (Fresh is best, frozen works too)
- 1/2 cup Ketchup or tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 pinch Chili flakes (Optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Make the Plum BBQ Sauce
- In a small pot, add the chopped plums, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and spices.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until the plums soften.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once done, blend the sauce until smooth and adjust flavors as desired.
Prepare the Vegetables
- Cut all vegetables into even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- Toss veggies in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Assemble the Kabobs
- Thread vegetables onto the skewers in a pattern, alternating between firm and soft pieces.
- Do not pack the skewers tightly; leave some space for heat circulation.
Grill the Kabobs
- Preheat the grill to medium to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and charred.
- In the last few minutes, brush the kabobs with the plum BBQ sauce.
- Let the kabobs rest for a minute before serving.
Serve
- Serve hot with extra plum BBQ sauce for dipping.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, use a skillet or the grill for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Grill, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3