How long should the veggies marinate for the BBQ skewers?

The recipe recommends marinating the zucchini, red pepper, and mushrooms in gluten-free BBQ sauce overnight in the fridge for best flavor absorption.

Can I cook the BBQ veggie skewers in the oven instead of grilling?

Yes, you can bake the skewers on a baking sheet in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, if you prefer not to use a BBQ.

What ingredients give the loaded rice its distinctive flavor and texture?

The loaded rice gets its unique flavor from sauteed yellow onion, garlic, ginger, dried cranberries, roasted pistachios, and fresh cilantro, seasoned with salt and pepper.

How should I serve the BBQ Veggie Skewers with Loaded Rice?

To serve, scoop 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the flavorful loaded rice onto each plate and top with two BBQ veggie skewers for a complete meal.

Are there any specific preparation steps for the rice before cooking?

The recipe instructs to place the rice in a pot with water and bring it to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and cook for 11 minutes or according to your rice type's recommendation.

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BBQ Veggie Skewers With Loaded Rice
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Two colorful BBQ veggie skewers, featuring grilled zucchini, red pepper, mushrooms, and a cherry tomato, served atop a generous scoop of loaded rice with visible cranberries, pistachios, and cilantro on a white plate.

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Ingredients You Need for BBQ Veggie Skewers With Loaded Rice [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Skewers:

2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
1 large red pepper, cut into thick strips and then each strip cut into half
16 smaller mushrooms
2/3 cup gluten-free BBQ sauce
8 cherry tomatoes

To Make the Rice:

3 1/2 cups water
1 3/4 cups rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1-inch chunk of ginger
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup pistachios (roasted and shelled)
2 tablespoons fresh, chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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How to Prepare BBQ Veggie Skewers With Loaded Rice [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Skewers:

Place the veggies and the BBQ sauce into a large mixing bowl. Mix so that all veggies are coated with the sauce, and place in the fridge overnight.
Take the BBQ sticks out of the water. Assemble the skewers by dividing the vegetables equally among the sticks, and placing one cherry tomato on top of each stick.
If using the BBQ to cook the veggies, preheat it and place the skewers on the grill. Cook by rotating often until the veggies are cooked (about 10 - 15 minutes). If you choose to use the oven, place the skewers on a baking sheet and place into the oven. Cook for 25 - 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

To Make the Rice:

Place in a pot and bring to boil. Lower the heat, cover, and cook for 11 minutes (or the recommended length of time depending on the type of rice chosen). Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large pan.
Add the onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
Once the rice is cooked, add the onion/garlic mixture to it and mix well.
Place cranberries, pistachios, cilantro, salt, and pepper into the rice and mix well.
To serve, scoop out 1/2 - 3/4 cup of rice on each plate and top with 2 skewers. Enjoy!