Greek-Style Vegetable Souvlaki - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 large red onion
1/3 cup olive oil
5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon dried oregano
24 cherry tomatoes
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets, blanched
2 medium zucchini, cut into 2 . 5-cm (1-inch)
1 red bell pepper, cut into medium sized pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into medium sized pieces
salt and pepper
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
Preparation
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Cut the onion into quarters and break into pieces.
Preheat the grill, setting the burners to medium.
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, except for the fresh herbs.
Thread the vegetables onto the skewers, alternating colours. Place on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Brush with the oil mixture a few times during cooking. Sprinkle with the fresh herbs before serving.
Tips: For authentic Greek slouvaki, thread your ingredients on a vine sprig instead of the usual wooden or metal skewers. You will find them in florists and decorating shops.
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