Pineapple Vegetable Skewers (Printable View)
Grilled pineapple and mixed vegetables in a balsamic-soy marinade, skewered and charred for a colorful, healthy dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
03 - 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
→ Fruit
05 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Marinade
06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
08 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully emulsified.
02 - Add pineapple, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients with marinade. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
03 - Thread marinated pineapple and vegetables alternately onto skewers, leaving slight space between pieces for even grilling.
04 - Set a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Allow to preheat fully before adding skewers.
05 - Place assembled skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until vegetables are just tender and lightly charred.
06 - Transfer grilled skewers to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lime juice if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
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- The smoky-sweet pineapple caramelizes to perfection, making each bite unexpectedly juicy.
- The quick marinade brings every veggie to life with just a handful of ingredients, making this a vibrant, healthy option that somehow tastes like a treat.
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- Packing the skewers too tightly means the veggies steam instead of grill—leave a little room so everything chars properly.
- Letting the marinade sit longer than expected only makes the flavors richer, so if you forget them for an extra half hour, you’re rewarded, not punished.
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- Rotate the skewers frequently so all sides get those irresistible smoky edges and you avoid charred patches.
- Reserve a bit of marinade to brush over the skewers in the last minute of grilling for maximum flavor and gloss.