Vegetable Kebabs

Directions

1. 1
   Trim the zucchini and cut into 8 chunks.
2. 2
   Cut the peppers into 1in (5cm) pieces.
3. 3
   Peel the onion, and cut into wedges leaving the root end intact so that the wedges do not fall apart.
4. 4
   Thread the zucchini, peppers, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms in equal amounts onto 4 large or 8 small skewers.
5. 5
   Whisk the oil, garlic, oregano, and hot pepper together in a small bowl with a fork.
6. 6
   Position a broiler rack 6in (15cm) from the source of heat and preheat the broiler.
7. 7
   Place the kebabs on the broiler pan and brush generously with the garlic oil.
8. 8
   Broil, turning often and brushing with the remaining oil, 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are just tender.
9. 9
   Serve hot or at room temperature, with any remaining oil drizzled over the kebabs.
10. 10
    Variation: Pesto Vegetable Kebabs
11. 11
    Omit the garlic and oregano.
12. 12
    Stir 1 tbsp prepared pesto into the oil.