10 Veggie Kebabs to Toss on the Grill This Weekend
Veggie kebabs give you a meat-free option that’s more than just an accompaniment during grilling season. They’re easy to prep with minimal guesswork when it comes to doneness. And there are countless vegetables, cheeses, and meatless proteins that benefit from the smoky char of the grill. Not to mention, they’ll soak up pretty much any marinade or dressing you choose to douse them with.
Use the list below as an entryway to the vast world of veggie skewers. Some of these, like the malai broccoli and the king trumpet yakitori, bring the best of produce to the forefront, while the paneer recipes pack tons of protein with no poultry or pork in sight. So the next time you fire up the grill, save some real estate for these vegetarian barbecue skewers. They’re sure to become regulars on your summer cookout roster.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Lillian Chou2/10Hariali Paneer Tikka
Cilantro, mint, tamarind, and a whopping sixteen cloves of garlic transform this classic Indian cheese into hearty vegetarian barbecue skewers that are equal parts charred and chewy.
Photo by Luke Albert, Food Styling by Tamara Vos, Prop Styling by Louie Waller4/10Spiced Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Cauliflower With Mango
Here’s another way to make the most of mangoes yet to reach their prime—grill them on a skewer with cauliflower florets that have marinated in mellow curry paste and yogurt.
Photo by Issy Croker6/10Eggplant Tikkas in Creamy Yogurt, Mustard, Chile, and Ginger
Eggplants hold their shape surprisingly well when grilled, making them an excellent candidate for all your skewering needs. Pro tip: reserve half the spiced yogurt marinade to coat the chunks of eggplant and onion once cooked for moist and fragrant veggie skewers.
Photograph by Maria Be, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua7/10Ajwaini Paneer Tikka Skewers
Photograph by Maria Be, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua8/10Grilled Malai Broccoli
Photo by Aya Brackett.9/10King Trumpet Yakitori
Meaty king trumpet mushrooms serve as a perfect vehicle for the sweet-salty glaze in this classic Japanese-style barbecue dish. But if you can’t find trumpets, shiitake caps are another option.
