Lemon and Thyme Sausage Kebabs
Elevate your grilling game with these zesty Lemon and Thyme Sausage Kebabs—a vibrant medley of juicy sausage, fresh vegetables, and aromatic lemon-thyme marinade. Perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, this quick and easy recipe combines tender chunks of pork or chicken sausage with crisp red peppers, zucchini, and red onion, all skewered and grilled to perfection in just 15 minutes. A citrusy blend of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and thyme infuses every bite with bright, herby flavors that perfectly complement the smoky char from the grill. Serve these versatile kebabs with fluffy rice, warm pita, or a crisp green salad for a crowd-pleasing dish that's as delicious as it is colorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces sausages (pork or chicken)
- 2 whole lemon
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
- 1 whole zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 whole red onion, cut into chunks
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 8 pieces wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. If using metal skewers, proceed to the next step.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Cut the sausages into 1-inch pieces, ensuring they will stay firmly on the skewers.
Zest one lemon into a small bowl and then juice both lemons into the same bowl. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Strip the thyme leaves from the sprigs and add them as well, stirring to combine.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sausage pieces, red bell pepper, zucchini slices, and red onion chunks. Pour the lemon-thyme marinade over the mixture and toss until all ingredients are well-coated.
Thread the sausage pieces and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating for variety and an even distribution of flavors.
Place the kebabs on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the sausages are fully cooked and the vegetables are tender with slight char marks.
Transfer the kebabs to a serving platter and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, pita bread, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2533 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.8 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.8 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 6976 mg | 303% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 103.9 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2946 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
