Grilled Potato and Vegetable Kabobs
Make this nutritious and delicious recipe with an adult .
Serves : 4 Prep time : 10 minutes Cook time : 20 minutes Recipe and photo courtesy of ColoradoPotato . org
Lemon Herb Drizzle 1 / 4 cup oil ( extra virgin olive oil or any cooking oil of your choice ) 3 teaspoons minced garlic ( or 3 garlic cloves , minced ) 2 tablespoons dry or fresh chopped herbs ( such as basil , rosemary , marjoram , and sage ) 1 / 2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice ( or juice of 1 fresh lemon ) 1 / 4 teaspoon ground pepper
Kabobs 1 lb . of your favorite Colorado potatoes ( any type ), scrubbed 1 ( 12-oz .) package precooked sausage , sliced 1 / 4-inch thick on the diagonal 2 ears fresh sweet corn , cut into 1-inch pieces 1 zucchini , sliced 1 / 4-inch thick on the diagonal
Preparation 1 . Heat oil in a small saucepan until very hot ; remove from heat and stir in garlic . 2 . Let cool , then stir in herbs , salt , lemon juice and pepper ; set aside . 3 . Place potatoes in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl and cover with a lid or plastic wrap . Note : If using plastic wrap , make sure plastic wrap is not touching any potatoes and poke one small hole to vent .
4 . Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender ( cooking time may vary depending on microwave ). Use oven mitts to carefully remove from microwave .
5 . When cool enough to handle , cut into large chunks . Thread potatoes , sausage and vegetables onto skewers .
6 . Grill over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes , turning frequently and brushing with a little of the herb mixture during the last few minutes of cooking . 7 . Remove from grill and place on a platter ; drizzle with remaining herb mixture .
Can you think of other vegetables or even fruits that would taste great on these kabobs ? Try adding them when you make this recipe !
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