Description
Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers are a flavorful and easy-to-make vegan dish featuring mushrooms marinated in a tangy balsamic and garlic blend, then grilled to perfection. Perfect as an appetizer, side, or main dish, these skewers deliver smoky, juicy bites with a balance of savory and slightly sweet notes, ideal for barbecues or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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Skewers and Herb Seasoning
- Wooden or metal skewers (soaked if wooden)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme), finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Mushroom Marinade
- 1 lb fresh cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and dried
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the mushrooms: Wash and dry the mushrooms carefully to prevent excess water absorption. Remove stems if desired or leave on for sturdiness on the skewers.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined to form a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the mushrooms: Toss the mushrooms gently in the marinade to coat evenly. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to 2 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Skewer the mushrooms: Thread the marinated mushrooms onto the skewers, spacing them slightly apart to ensure even cooking and good heat circulation.
- Grill to perfection: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place skewers on the grill grates and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, turning occasionally until mushrooms develop grill marks and become tender.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from grill and serve warm. Optionally garnish with extra fresh herbs or a drizzle of leftover marinade for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh whole mushrooms for best texture and moisture retention.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Marinate mushrooms longer, up to 2 hours, to intensify flavor.
- Preheat your grill thoroughly before cooking to seal in juices.
- Do not overcrowd the skewers; leave small gaps between mushrooms for even cooking and caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 skewers)
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg