Fire-Roasted Vegetable Skewers with Tahini Glaze
Smoky, charred vegetables grilled to perfection and glazed with a creamy tahini sauce for a flavor-packed dish. This middle eastern-inspired vegetarian ready in about 35 minutes pairs medium, diced zucchini, sliced mushrooms, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 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 large, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes bell peppers
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 8 oz, sliced mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Toss bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 2: Grill vegetables for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, garlic, sumac, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Step 4: Brush glaze over grilled vegetables and serve warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Fire-Roasted Vegetable Skewers with Tahini Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Fire-Roasted Vegetable Skewers with Tahini Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium, diced zucchini from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Fire-Roasted Vegetable Skewers with Tahini Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Fire-Roasted Vegetable Skewers with Tahini Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Fire-Roasted Vegetable Skewers with Tahini Glaze?
Middle Eastern vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★★
The flavors in this fire-roasted are incredible.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
