Low Sodium Grilled Vegetable Skewers

Fire up the grill and savor the vibrant flavors of these Low Sodium Grilled Vegetable Skewers—perfect for a healthy, heart-conscious meal that's bursting with color and taste. This easy recipe features a medley of fresh zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and baby bella mushrooms, all marinated in a simple yet zesty blend of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. With just 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, you'll create a gorgeous dish teeming with smoky goodness and infused with herbs. These veggie skewers are not only low in sodium but packed with nutrients, making them a guilt-free favorite for summer BBQs, side dishes, or even a light vegetarian main course. Garnished with fragrant basil leaves, this recipe delivers maximum flavor without the need for heavy salt—proof that wholesome eating can be both delicious and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 Zucchini
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Yellow bell pepper
• 1 Red onion
• 20 Cherry tomatoes
• 10 Baby bella mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pre-soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning, or use metal skewers.

Step 2

Wash and pat dry all the vegetables.

Step 3

Cut the zucchini and the bell peppers into 1-inch pieces.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and cut it into wedges.

Step 5

Leave the cherry tomatoes whole.

Step 6

Remove stems from the baby bella mushrooms if desired.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and freshly ground black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 8

Place the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Pour the marinade over the vegetables and gently toss to coat evenly.

Step 9

Thread the vegetables onto the skewers, alternating the types of vegetables for a colorful presentation.

Step 10

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Step 11

Once heated, place the vegetable skewers on the grill.

Step 12

Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning once halfway through the cooking time, until the vegetables are tender and have nice grill marks.

Step 13

Baste the skewers with any remaining marinade during grilling for extra flavor.

Step 14

Remove the skewers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.

Step 15

Garnish the skewers with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Step 16

Serve warm and enjoy a healthy, low sodium meal option!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4699.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1377.2

Total Fat 53.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1873.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.7g	0%
Total Sugars 121.6g
Protein 58.7g	0%

Vitamin D 70IU	0%
Calcium 527.1mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 12873.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.4%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 53.1%