Ingredients

• 1 large red onion
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 24 cherry tomatoes
• 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets, blanched
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into 2 . 5-cm (1-inch)
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into medium sized pieces
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into medium sized pieces
• salt and pepper
• 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped

Instructions

1. Cut the onion into quarters and break into pieces.

2. Preheat the grill, setting the burners to medium.

3. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, except for the fresh herbs.

4. Thread the vegetables onto the skewers, alternating colours. Place on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Brush with the oil mixture a few times during cooking. Sprinkle with the fresh herbs before serving.

5. Tips: For authentic Greek slouvaki, thread your ingredients on a vine sprig instead of the usual wooden or metal skewers. You will find them in florists and decorating shops.