BBQ
Grilled Sausage & Summer Vegetable Skewers
Smoky sausages threaded with zucchini, bell peppers, and onions — seasoned simply and grilled until charred and juicy. The easiest, most crowd-pleasing cookout meal you'll make all summer.
Ingredients
- 4 sausages (smoked or Italian), cut into 1-inch rounds
- 2 zucchini, cut into ½-inch rounds
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into chunks
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges to serve
Method
Prep the skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat your grill or BBQ to medium-high heat.
Season the vegetables
In a large bowl, toss zucchini, peppers, and onion with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
Thread the skewers
Alternate threading sausage rounds and vegetable pieces onto each skewer. Leave a small gap between each piece so heat can circulate.
Grill
Place skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until the sausages are browned and the vegetables are charred at the edges.
Serve
Transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and scatter with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tips
These work brilliantly served over couscous or flatbreads with a dollop of tzatziki. You can prep and thread the skewers up to 4 hours ahead and keep them covered in the fridge until you're ready to grill.