Lime Marinated Veggie Skewers

(from AmericnJewl’s recipe box)

Source: 3FatChicks.Com

Serves 8 people

Categories: entree, healthy, side dish, vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 red onion, peeled and chunked
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 pint pearl onions, parboiled 5 minutes and peeled
  • 3 italian plum tomatoes, stemmed, quartered, seeds scooped out
  • 10 ounces mushroom, wiped clean and stemmed

Directions

  1. In a blender, puree lime juice, garlic, red onion, salt, pepper and olive oil. Place all vegetables in a large bowl and pour marinade over all. Let marinate at room temperature one hour, then drain vegetables. Meanwhile, Soak 16 bamboo skewers in cold water for 20 minutes.

  2. Place vegetables on skewers in a festive manner, alternating colors and shapes. Grill over medium high coals 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.

  3. lories 102; Fat 7; Protein 2; Fiber 2.5; Sodium 240; Carbs 10

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