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Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers

Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers

Flavorful and savory grilled mushroom skewers marinated in a bold balsamic and garlic glaze, perfect for a side dish or vegetarian main course.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Grilling
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skewers
  • 1.5 lbs Cremini mushrooms Cleaned and stems trimmed
  • 1 Red onion Cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 Bell pepper (any color) Cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 12 Wooden or metal skewers Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using
For the Balsamic Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Packed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, brown sugar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Marinate the vegetables: Place the trimmed mushrooms, red onion chunks, and bell pepper pieces in a large, sealable bag or shallow dish. Pour about 2/3 of the balsamic marinade over the vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly. Reserve the remaining 1/3 of the marinade for basting.
  3. Skewer the ingredients: Thread the marinated mushrooms, onions, and peppers onto the skewers, alternating the vegetables for visual appeal. Aim for 4-5 skewers total.
  4. Grill the skewers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the preheated grill.
  5. Cook and baste: Grill the skewers for 12-15 minutes total, turning every 3-4 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the skewers frequently with the reserved balsamic marinade until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
  6. Serve immediately: Remove the skewers from the grill. Serve hot as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course, perhaps garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra char, place mushrooms directly on the grill grates briefly before skewer assembly, but be sure to use the reserved marinade only for basting, never for coating raw vegetables that have already touched the grill.