Chermoula-Spiced Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

Colorful vegetables marinated in chermoula spices and grilled to smoky perfection, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 medium, cut into 1-inch chunks red onion
• 1 small, cut into 1-inch cubes eggplant
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to form the chermoula marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 2 sliced zucchini rounds, 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 medium red onion cut into 1-inch chunks, and 1 small eggplant cut into 1-inch cubes to the marinade. Toss well to coat all vegetables evenly.
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated vegetables onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, alternating colors for a colorful presentation.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Grill the vegetable skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender and have nice grill marks.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges for squeezing.