A vibrant kaleidoscope of fire-kissed beets, zucchini, and onion pieces, alternated on skewers and drizzled with creamy white feta. A sprinkle of finely chopped parsley and mint brings a pop of green and smells divine.

Mediterranean Beet BBQ Skewers

Name: Mediterranean Beet BBQ Skewers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: large beets, 4 peeled and quartered; medium zucchinis, 2 sliced into thick rounds; large red onion, 1 cut into 1-inch pieces; feta cheese, 1 cup crumbled; parsley, 4 Tbsp finely chopped; mint, 4 Tbsp finely chopped; olive oil, 1/4 cup; lemon, 1 juiced and zested; honey, 2 Tbsp; salt, 1 tsp; black pepper, 1/2 tsp

Category BBQ

Prep 25 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: July 13, 2025

This extraordinary BBQ dish reimagines tradition by merging Mediterranean flavours with a summertime staple. The richness of beets is complemented by fresh herbs and tangy feta.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large beets - 4 - peeled and quartered
Medium zucchinis - 2 - sliced into thick rounds
Large red onion - 1 - cut into 1-inch pieces
Feta cheese - 1 cup - crumbled
Parsley - 4 Tbsp - finely chopped
Mint - 4 Tbsp - finely chopped
Olive oil - 1/4 cup
Lemon - 1 - juiced and zested
Honey - 2 Tbsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Black pepper - 1/2 tsp

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍖🌡️

Preheat your BBQ grill to medium heat.
Step 2 - 🚰🍲🔥

Place beet quarters in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes. Then, drain and let them cool.
Step 3 - 🍯🍋🧂

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper.
Step 4 - 🥣🥦🍠

Add cooled beets, zucchini, and red onion pieces to the bowl. Toss until well coated with the dressing.
Step 5 - 🍢🔀🧅

Thread the veggies onto skewers, alternating beets, zucchini, and onion.
Step 6 - 🔥🕓🔄

Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, or until veggies are nicely charred. Make sure to turn occasionally for even grilling.
Step 7 - 🌱🧀🪴

Right before serving, sprinkle skewers with crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped parsley, and mint.

Additional

These skewers are a fun and interactive meal that the whole family can enjoy. Get the kids involved by having them help assemble the skewers, under adult supervision of course! For a vegan alternative, replace the honey with agave and omit the feta.