LIME MARINATED VEGGIE SKEWERS

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
1/2 red onion, peeled and chunked
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 bell peppers, preferably different colors, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 thin zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 pint pearl onions, parboiled for 5 minutes and peeled
3 Italian Roma tomatoes, stemmed, quartered and seed scooped out
10 ounces white mushrooms, wiped cleaned and stemmed

Steps:

Soak 16 bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes. In a blender, puree lime juice, garlic, red onion, salt, pepper and olive oil. Place all vegetables in a large bowl and pour marinade over. Let marinate at room temperature one hour, then drain vegetables. Place vegetables on skewers in a festive manner, alternating colors and shapes. Heat grill to medium high. Brush grill well, then wipe with oiled paper towel. Place vegetable skewers on grill and cook a total of 8-10 minutes to desired doneness, turning occasionally. Remove from grill and serve.