Rainbow Tiki Veggie Skewers with Mango-Lime Glaze

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

Colorful vegetable skewers charred to perfection, coated in a tangy mango-lime glaze that evokes the vibrant spirit of Tiki gatherings. This tropical-inspired vegetarian ready in about 22 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch wedges red onion, cherry tomatoes, pureed mango for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch coins zucchini
• 1/2, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 1/4, cut into 1-inch wedges red onion
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, pureed mango
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Thread zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers in alternating colors, leaving 1/4-inch space between pieces.
2. Step 2: Whisk mango puree, lime juice, honey, avocado oil, cumin, and salt in a bowl until smooth and emulsified, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush vegetables with 1/2 the mango glaze and grill for 6 minutes, turning once, until edges char and vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Brush remaining glaze over vegetables and serve immediately while still warm, drizzling extra glaze over the top.