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Healthy Paleo Grilled Vegetable Skewers Recipe with Easy Balsamic Glaze

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A quick and easy paleo-friendly recipe featuring grilled vegetable skewers with a simple, syrupy balsamic glaze that adds a perfect balance of smoky and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

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  • Bell peppers (red, yellow, and orange), cut into 1.5-inch pieces
  • Zucchini, sliced into thick rounds or half-moons
  • Red onion, cut into wedges
  • Cherry tomatoes, whole
  • Cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
  • ½ cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced (optional)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers (wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes before grilling)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all vegetables. Slice bell peppers into 1.5-inch pieces, zucchini into thick rounds, red onion into wedges, and clean mushrooms. Keep cherry tomatoes whole.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup, and 1 clove minced garlic (optional). Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened and syrupy, about 8-10 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  3. Alternate veggies on skewers in any order you like, leaving some space between pieces for heat circulation.
  4. Brush the skewers lightly with olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper.
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place skewers on grill and cook, turning every 3-4 minutes, until veggies are tender and charred in spots, about 10-15 minutes.
  6. In the last few minutes of grilling, brush the balsamic glaze over the skewers and let it caramelize slightly without burning.
  7. Remove skewers from grill and transfer to a platter. Drizzle any remaining glaze over top and serve warm.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. The balsamic glaze can be made up to two days in advance and refrigerated. Reheat gently before use. Use tongs to turn skewers to avoid piercing vegetables and losing juices. Avoid overcrowding skewers for even cooking. If glaze burns easily, apply it near the end of grilling and turn often.

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