Oriental Grilled Vegetables

These Oriental Grilled Vegetables offer a vibrant, smoky twist on classic summer grilling. The marinade combines earthy coriander, savory soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness from honey and dry sherry, creating a complex flavor profile that clings beautifully to the charred surfaces of yellow squash, onions, and bell peppers. Perfectly caramelized and tender-crisp, these skewers make an excellent side dish for barbecues or a light, satisfying main course when served with rice or noodles. The balance of sweet, salty, and aromatic notes ensures every bite is delicious, making this a reliable favorite for warm-weather gatherings and quick weeknight meals alike.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Grilling

Cuisine: American

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 164.5

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Oriental Grilled Vegetables offer a vibrant, smoky twist on classic summer grilling. The marinade combines earthy coriander, savory soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness from honey and dry sherry, creating a complex flavor profile that clings beautifully to the charred surfaces of yellow squash, onions, and bell peppers. Perfectly caramelized and tender-crisp, these skewers make an excellent side dish for barbecues or a light, satisfying main course when served with rice or noodles. The balance of sweet, salty, and aromatic notes ensures every bite is delicious, making this a reliable favorite for warm-weather gatherings and quick weeknight meals alike.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
2 tablespoon Soy sauce
2 tablespoon Dry sherry
1 tablespoon Honey
2 teaspoon Minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Chili or sesame oil
2 cloves Garlic
1 lg Yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 lg Onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 Red Bell pepper, cut into 8 pieces
1 Green Bell pepper, cut into 8 pieces

Directions

1
Place coriander seeds in a small bowl and crush them coarsely using the back of a spoon.
2
In a large bowl, combine the crushed coriander, soy sauce, dry sherry, honey, minced ginger, garlic, and chili or sesame oil. Whisk until the honey is dissolved.
3
Add the yellow squash slices, onion wedges, and bell pepper pieces to the marinade. Toss gently to coat all vegetables evenly.
4
Let the vegetables marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
5
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
6
Thread the marinated vegetables onto skewers, alternating between different types for variety.
7
Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and charred in spots.
8
Remove from the grill and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 164.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 482.0mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 33.3g12%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 6.5g
Protein 5.9g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use metal skewers for easier handling and no pre-soaking required.

For a vegan version, ensure the soy sauce and honey are certified vegan or substitute honey with maple syrup.

You can substitute yellow squash with zucchini or add mushrooms and eggplant for extra heartiness.

Store leftover grilled vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.

If you prefer spicier flavors, increase the amount of chili oil or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.

For indoor cooking, you can broil the skewers in the oven for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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