Nature’s candy can surprisingly be grilled, creating a sweet and smoky combination you won’t be able to resist. You’ll need to bake or steam the beets for a bit first, but once they’re ready to grill, you’re only a minutes away from digging in.
Bacon is good in all forms and mediums, even as a kebab. Simply skewer a strip, grill, and enjoy. While plain ‘ol bacon is dandy, try this sweet and spicy version from Bon Appétit, which combines scallions, serrano chiles, ginger, lime juice, and brown sugar.
You’re probably aware that pineapples can be grilled (if not, prepare to have your burger-loving-mind blown), but another great tropical fruit to throw on skewers are bananas.
A lot of people (this writer included) claim to hate Brussels sprouts, but there’s often one exception: grilled Brussels sprouts. Toss those babies in olive oil, garlic, mustard, paprika, and salt, and barbecue them until they’re blackened for their full flavor potential.
The go-to prep for scallops usually involves searing or baking, but throwing them on a grill can be just as tasty. And why hassle with constantly flipping each scallop when you can simply skewer several for easy turning?
Avocado is a scrumptious superfood that also happens to make a super kebab! Since avocados are so healthy, we think you’ll love this recipe from Cooking Light that puts the green fruit on skewers alongside sizzling steak, plump cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion.