Popular Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Charred vegetable skewers glazed with a tangy balsamic reduction for a vibrant, smoky flavor. This mediterranean-inspired mediterranean ready in about 45 minutes pairs medium, cut into 1-inch cubes zucchini, seeded and cubed bell peppers, small, sliced red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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, cut into 1-inch cubes zucchini
• 2, seeded and cubed bell peppers
• 1 small, sliced red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp thyme
• 6 wooden skewers

Instructions

1. Step 1: Thread vegetables onto skewers. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and thyme to make the glaze.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush skewers with glaze and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
3. Step 3: Drizzle with remaining glaze before serving.