Grilled Tomato and Pepper Skewers with Lemon

Name: Grilled Tomato and Pepper Skewers with Lemon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500g tomatoes; 300g bell peppers; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh basil

Simple skewers of sun-ripened tomatoes and bell peppers, grilled to perfection and finished with bright lemon and fresh herbs.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Grilling

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

500g tomatoes
300g bell peppers
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh basil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C). Cut 500g tomatoes into halves and 300g bell peppers into 1-inch chunks.
Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
Step 3: Thread tomatoes and peppers onto skewers, drizzle with marinade, and let sit 10 minutes.
Step 4: Grill skewers 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
Step 5: Remove from grill, sprinkle with 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately.