Lime Marinated Veggie Skewers
(from AmericnJewl’s recipe box)
Source: 3FatChicks.Com
Serves 8 peopleCategories: entree, healthy, side dish, vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, peeled and chunked
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 pint pearl onions, parboiled 5 minutes and peeled
- 3 italian plum tomatoes, stemmed, quartered, seeds scooped out
- 10 ounces mushroom, wiped clean and stemmed
Directions
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In a blender, puree lime juice, garlic, red onion, salt, pepper and olive oil. Place all vegetables in a large bowl and pour marinade over all. Let marinate at room temperature one hour, then drain vegetables. Meanwhile, Soak 16 bamboo skewers in cold water for 20 minutes.
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Place vegetables on skewers in a festive manner, alternating colors and shapes. Grill over medium high coals 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
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lories 102; Fat 7; Protein 2; Fiber 2.5; Sodium 240; Carbs 10