Montgomery College-Inspired Wild About Animals Grilled Veggie Skewers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Grilled vegetable skewers with a smoky char and a zesty herb marinade, celebrating the vibrant spirit of summer youth camps. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 42 minutes, pairs zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds, red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces, red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, 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 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 12 pieces mushrooms, whole button
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 6 skewers wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 2 medium sliced zucchini rounds, 1 large chopped red bell pepper, 2 medium sliced yellow squash rounds, 1 medium chopped red onion, and 12 whole button mushrooms to the marinade. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated vegetables evenly onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the vegetable skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and have a nice char.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve warm as a flavorful summer side or main dish.