Marinated Mushroom, Tomato, and Scallion Skewers

Name: Marinated Mushroom, Tomato, and Scallion Skewers
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine or Sherry vinegar; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme and/or rosemary leaves; Large pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 6 scallions, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1 pint cremini, button, or other small mushrooms; 4–6 long wooden or metal skewers, or 4–6 long live branches whittled down to sharpened sticks

By Nick Fauchald

June 22, 2015

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These flavorful grilled mushroom skewers get their pop from a marinade of red wine or Sherry vinegar, garlic, and chopped fresh thyme. Firing up the barbecue? Get more of our favorite options for veggie kebabs →

Recipe information

Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup red wine or Sherry vinegar

3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme and/or rosemary leaves

Large pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

6 scallions, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces

1 pint cherry tomatoes

1 pint cremini, button, or other small mushrooms

Special Equipment:

4–6 long wooden or metal skewers, or 4–6 long live branches whittled down to sharpened sticks

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk garlic, oil, vinegar, thyme, red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer mixture to a resealable container or plastic bag and add scallions, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Marinate until ready to cook, at least 15 minutes.
Step 2
If using wooden skewers or branches, soak them in water at least 10 minutes. Skewer scallions, tomatoes, and mushrooms, dividing evenly and leaving about 4 inches of empty skewer at the bottom. Reserve leftover marinade.
Step 3
Prepare a campfire for medium heat. When it's ablaze, carefully place skewers vertically in the ground around the fire; they should be close enough to the flames that the ingredients begin sizzling within a few seconds. Cook, rotating skewers occasionally, until scallions, tomatoes, and mushrooms are caramelized or charred in spots and mushrooms are tender, 10–15 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer skewers to plates, season with salt and black pepper, drizzle with reserved marinade, and serve.
Do Ahead
Step 5
Vegetables can be marinated and chilled up to 1 day in advance.

TagsSkewer Crimini Mushroom Mushroom Vegetable Cherry Tomato Tomato Scallion Onion Root Vegetable Thyme Herbs & Spices Garlic Starter Side Dinner Nut Free Dairy Free Vegetarian Vegan Easy Grilling Summer Epicurious

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