Sweet and Citrusy Italian Dressing Rosemary Skewers

Grilled vegetable skewers are a simple and colourful way to enjoy fresh seasonal produce. In this recipe, assorted vegetables are threaded onto fragrant rosemary sprigs, adding a subtle herbal aroma while they cook.

Once grilled, the skewers are finished with a sweet and citrusy Italian-style dressing made with Udo’s Oil, orange juice concentrate and herbs. The bright citrus flavour pairs beautifully with the smoky grilled vegetables, creating a light and flavourful dish that works well as a side or vegetarian main.

These rosemary skewers are perfect for barbecues, summer gatherings or easy outdoor meals and can be customised with your favourite vegetables.

Ingredients

• Assorted summer veggies, diced
• Rosemary sprigs
• ¼ cup Udo’s Oil
• 2 tbsp frozen orange 100% juice concentrate
• 1 tbsp dried Italian herb mix
• 2 tsp minced dried or roasted garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Lightly coat the diced vegetables with a small amount of olive oil.
2. Pierce firmer vegetables with a toothpick to create a hole large enough to thread the rosemary sprig through.
3. Carefully thread the vegetables onto the rosemary sprigs to form skewers.
4. Season the skewers with salt and pepper and cook them on a barbecue or grill until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.
5. In a small bowl, combine the Udo’s Oil, frozen orange juice concentrate, dried Italian herbs and minced garlic to create the dressing.
6. Drizzle the sweet citrus dressing over the cooked vegetable skewers before serving.

Tips and Variations

Choose a mix of vegetables

Bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and onion all work well on these skewers.

Soak rosemary stems if needed

If the rosemary sprigs are very dry, soaking them briefly in water can help prevent burning while grilling.

Serve with grains or salads

These skewers pair nicely with rice, quinoa, pasta salad or fresh leafy salads.

Recipe adapted from Flora.