Vegetarian Traditional Shashlik (Russian Grilled Meat Skewers)

Indulge in the smoky, vibrant flavors of Vegetarian Traditional Shashlik, a plant-based twist on the classic Russian grilled meat skewers. This recipe brings together a medley of fresh vegetables—zucchini, red bell peppers, button mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes—marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin. Perfectly grilled to tender, lightly charred perfection, these colorful, meatless skewers are bursting with flavor and ready in just 40 minutes. Whether served with flatbread, rice, or your favorite dipping sauce, this savory and satisfying dish is ideal for BBQs, weeknight dinners, or any outdoor gathering. Elevate your grilling game with this easy and healthy vegetarian recipe that delivers big on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 large Red bell peppers
• 250 grams Button mushrooms
• 2 medium Red onions
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
• 8 pieces Wooden or metal skewers

Directions

Step 1

Start by soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Skip this step if using metal skewers.

Step 2

Wash and prepare the vegetables: cut zucchini and red bell peppers into 1-inch chunks, slice red onions into quarters (separating the layers), and leave the cherry tomatoes and mushrooms whole.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Add the prepared vegetables to the marinade. Toss well to coat each piece thoroughly. Cover the bowl and let the vegetables marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor) in the refrigerator.

Step 5

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 6

Thread the marinated vegetables onto the skewers, alternating between zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, and cherry tomatoes, to create a colorful pattern.

Step 7

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.

Step 8

Remove from the grill and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve the vegetarian shashlik with a side of flatbread, rice, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1684.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1031.4

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7307.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 69.1g
Protein 25.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 262.7mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 3719.4mg	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: 50.8%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 39.8%