Grilled Moroccan Vegetable Skewers

Ingredients

Combine

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 pinch turmeric
• 1 lemon, juice of

Add and Marinate

• 1 zucchini, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
• 1 yellow squash, cut into 1 inch thick rounds
• 1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded, cut into chunks
• 3 fresh pineapple, 1 inch thick rings, cut into quarters
• 12 asparagus, cut into 3 inch lengths

Directions

1. 1

   Soak 12" wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine parsley, oil, garlic, seasonings, and lemon juice in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add vegetables and pineapple to the marinade. Let stand at least 10 minutes before skewering.

4. 4

   Thread vegetables and pineapple onto soaked skewers.

5. 5

   Preheat grill to medium-high; spray grates with nonstick spray.

6. 6

   Lightly coat both sides of vegetables with nonstick spray.

7. 7

   If using a gas grill, turn off one side; on a charcoal grill, push the coals to one side.

8. 8

   Lay the skewers on the grate with the vegetables over the hot side, handles over the cooler side.

9. 9

   Grill, covered, until vegetables are cooked and lightly charred, about 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Turn, baste with any remaining marinade, and grill 2-3 minutes more.