Vegetarian kebab with yogurt sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Vegetarian kebab with yogurt sauce is a vibrant combination of fresh vegetables and fruits soaked in a fragrant marinade that gives them a rich flavor. Its roots can be found in European cuisine, where the balance of flavors and healthy ingredients are valued. Vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers take on a tender texture while nectarines add a tangy sweetness. The kebabs are grilled until lightly caramelized, creating an appetizing crust. The yogurt sauce with mustard and honey adds a creamy, slightly spicy note to the dish. These kebabs are perfect as an appetizer or main course, especially when paired with rice. Ideal for summer dinners or friendly gatherings, they surprise with their flavor combinations and create a Mediterranean festive atmosphere.
1
Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent them from burning on the grill.
2
Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl: oil, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, honey, salt, pepper, and chopped mint. Set aside.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Wholegrain mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder: to taste
- Clear (liquid) honey: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Fresh mint: 2 tablespoons
3
Wash the vegetables thoroughly. Cut the zucchini into large pieces, the pepper into pieces the size of 2 coins, the tomatoes into 4 wedges, and the nectarines into 6 slices.
- Courgette: 1 piece
- Bell pepper: 1 piece
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Nectarines: 3 pieces
4
Place the chopped vegetables in a large bowl, pour the marinade over them, and gently mix with your hands. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees in grill mode.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
5
Place a grill rack on the baking sheet, alternating as desired, skewer pieces of vegetables and fruits and arrange them on the rack. Drizzle with remaining marinade and place in the oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, carefully open the oven, turn the kebabs over and move them to the top level of the oven. Grill for another 10 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
6
Mix the ingredients for the sauce: yogurt, honey mustard, soy sauce.
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 150 ml
- Honey mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
7
Serve as an appetizer with yogurt sauce or as a main dish with rice.