What's For Dinner?: July 2015 Archives

Picnic Shish Kebabs

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July is National Picnic Month! Now is the time to enjoy the warm summer weather with friends and family united by a plateful of the season's best produce. 

Two key attributes to a perfect picnic dish: ease and portablitiy. Our Veggie Shish Kebabs & Dipping Sauce are fast to prepare and can be eaten with a frisbee in hand. Bon appétit!

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Yields: 4 servings

Prep time: 10 min

Active cooking time: 12 minutes

Total time: 22 minutes

Skill level: Easy

Cost: $12.19

INGREDIENTS 

Dipping Sauce

1c greek yogurt

2T mint

2T parsley

1t red curry paste

2 lemons, zested & juiced

Salt & pepper

Skewers

1t cumin

1t coriander

½t sumac

½t fenugreek

1 eggplant 

2 zucchini

2 summer squash

1 pint cherry tomatoes

Salt & pepper

PROCEDURE

Preheat grill to high, or if using a grill pan, heat over high heat.

Combine yogurt, mint, parsley, curry, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. 

Combine cumin, coriander, sumac and fenugreek in a large bowl. Cut the eggplant into 1" cubes. Cut zucchini and squash in half long-wise, half again long-wise and then slice into 1" pieces.  Toss vegetables with spices.  Skewer. Grill over high heat until charred, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with sauce on side.

Original recipe and photograph created for Recipe for Success by Chef Justin Kouri. 

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