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Veggie Kabobs
Want a super easy prep for any meal? Garden fresh veggies, vibrant colors, placed on a skewer and drizzled with a light vinaigrette is the perfect side for any grilled meat, poultry, fish or pasta. It’s also great with a charcuterie board. The colors make a beautiful presentation and make prepping the veggies fun. Have kids, family and guests of any age skewer the veggies. Add some fruit and it becomes the go-to after school snack. Drizzle a bit of vinaigrette on the veggies and this food on a stock becomes irresistible! Add cubed meat or cheese for a bit of protein.
Veggie Kabobs
Yield 4 skewers
#vegan #raw #side #glutenfree
Vinaigrette
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a jar with a lid.
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Shake until well blended. Add olive oil and shake until the dressing begins to thicken.
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Use immediately or store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
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Before serving, bring vinaigrette to room temperature. Shake to combine.
Veggies
Grape Tomatoes, uncut
Marinated artichoke hearts
Whole and pitted mixed olives
Bell Peppers of a variety of colors, cut into 1” chunks
Cucumber, cut into 3/4” thick slices , and patted dry
Radishes, sliced into 1/2” slices
Zucchini or yellow squash, sliced into 3/4” slices
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Soak bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes. This keeps the from splitting when threading the veggies.
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Thread the vegetables in alternating colors and textures to create a pretty presentation.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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15 minutes before serving, pour vinaigrette over vegetables.
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Serve with your favorite grilled meat, poultry or fish, over pasta or with a charcuterie board.
Expandthetable suggestions
Add cheese: Cut cheese into chunks about 3/4’ thick and 1” wide
Add deli: Add folded slices of deli-salami, smoked turkey
Add fruit: Add whole seedless red grapes or strawberries (halved if large)
Foodie Lit
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