Low Sodium Grilled Vegetable Skewers
Fire up your grill and savor the vibrant flavors of these low sodium grilled vegetable skewers, the perfect healthy side dish for summer cookouts or wholesome weeknight dinners. Packed with colorful zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and tender baby bella mushrooms, these skewers are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and a hint of black pepper—proving that bold taste doesn’t need added salt. Easy to prepare with minimal effort, this recipe is quick to cook in just 15 minutes while delivering optimal grill-charred goodness. Garnished with fresh basil, these skewers are not only visually stunning but also bursting with garden-fresh flavors, making them an ideal choice for low sodium and heart-healthy diets. Perfect for sharing, this recipe serves up to four and pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or whole grains for a complete meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 1 Yellow bell pepper
- 1 Red onion
- 20 Cherry tomatoes
- 10 Baby bella mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Pre-soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning, or use metal skewers.
Wash and pat dry all the vegetables.
Cut the zucchini and the bell peppers into 1-inch pieces.
Peel the red onion and cut it into wedges.
Leave the cherry tomatoes whole.
Remove stems from the baby bella mushrooms if desired.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Pour the marinade over the vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly.
Thread the vegetables onto the skewers, alternating the types of vegetables for a colorful presentation.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Once heated, place the vegetable skewers on the grill.
Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning once halfway through the cooking time, until the vegetables are tender and have nice grill marks.
Baste the skewers with any remaining marinade during grilling for extra flavor.
Remove the skewers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Garnish the skewers with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy a healthy, low sodium meal option!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1874 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.8 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.7 g | 199% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.6 g | ||
| Protein | 58.7 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 527 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 12873 mg | 274% | |
*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.
