Pineapple Vegetable Skewers (Printable)
Pineapple and charred vegetables tossed in a tangy balsamic-soy marinade and grilled for a bright, healthy dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
03 - 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
→ Fruit
05 - 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
→ Marinade
06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
08 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to blend.
02 - Add pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to the marinade. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Thread the marinated pineapple and vegetables alternately onto skewers, arranging for variety and color contrast.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
05 - Place skewers on the heated grill. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning periodically, until vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
06 - Transfer skewers to a platter and serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade transforms ordinary vegetables into something crave-worthy in just 15 minutes
- Grilling pineapple brings out natural sugars that balance beautifully with savory vegetables
- Everything cooks on one skewer, meaning less cleanup and more time with friends
02 -
- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before grilling or they will burn and fall apart mid-cook
- Cutting vegetables into similar sizes ensures everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Do not overcrowd skewers or pieces will steam instead of getting those sought-after grill marks
03 -
- Leave a tiny bit of space between pieces on skewers so heat can circulate and grill marks can form properly
- Set up an assembly line for threading skewers to make the process go faster