Vegetarian kebabs

Dietician's Tip

Traditionally, kebabs are marinated pieces of meat, fish or shellfish threaded onto skewers and then grilled or broiled. This vegetarian version uses marinated vegetables instead.

Ingredients

  • 8 cherry tomatoes
  • 8 button mushrooms
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced into 8 pieces
  • 1 red onion, cut into 4 wedges
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 4 pieces
  • 1/2 cup fat-free, reduced or low-sodium Italian dressing
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes, or metal skewers

Directions

Place the tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, onion and peppers in a sealed plastic bag. Add the Italian dressing and shake to coat the vegetables evenly. Marinate the vegetables for at least 10 minutes.

In a saucepan over high heat, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to keep warm.

In a charcoal grill, gas grill or broiler, prepare a fire.

Away from the heat source, lightly coat the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Position the cooking rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source.

Thread 2 tomatoes, 2 mushrooms, 2 zucchini slices, 1 onion wedge, and 1 green and red pepper slice onto each skewer.

Place the kebabs on the grill rack or broiler pan. Baste with leftover marinade. Grill or broil the kebabs, turning as needed, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Divide the rice onto 2 plates. Top with 2 kebabs and serve immediately.

Serving Information

Serves 2

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 267
Total carbohydrate: 53 g
Cholesterol: trace mg
Dietary fiber: 7 g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Protein: 9 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Serving size: 2 kebabs and about 3/4 cup of rice
Sodium: 337 mg
Total fat: 4 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fats and oils: 0
Grains and grain products: 1
Vegetables: 5

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates: 2.5
Fats: 0
Vegetables: 3

Last Updated Jul 21, 2023


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