Wood-Fired Mediterranean Vegetable Skewers with Za'atar Yogurt Dip

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Bright, charred vegetables kissed by woodfire flame, served alongside a tangy yogurt dip spiced with aromatic za'atar. This mediterranean-inspired grilling (vegetarian) ready in about 42 minutes pairs zucchini, cut into 1-inch thick rounds, red onion, cut into wedges, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
• 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• as needed woodfire grill or charcoal grill
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend
• 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
2. Step 2: Add 2 medium zucchini rounds, 1 large red bell pepper pieces, 1 large red onion wedges, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Toss gently to coat all vegetables in the marinade. Let sit for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Preheat your woodfire or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Thread the marinated vegetables onto soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers, alternating colors and shapes.
4. Step 4: Place the vegetable skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until vegetables are tender and have charred grill marks.
5. Step 5: While the vegetables grill, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
6. Step 6: Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with the za'atar yogurt dip on the side for dipping.