If you love to have a BBQ in the summer, these rainbow kebabs are a perfect vegetable recipe. Quick to make, fun for the kids, and packed full of colour. They are so simple – veg, stick, BBQ, eat. And with a simple grill setting, you can replicate it anytime of year. Below is my favourite combo. The beetroot and squash are deliciously sweet, but you can use mushroom, any colour of peppers, aubergines, or even broccoli.

Method:

First, soak the skewers in water for at least 10 minutes to stop them burning on the barbie. Then challenge the kids to make their own rainbows by threading the chopped veggies on to the soaked skewers.

Once they have finished, brush with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. For extra flavour, add a little minced garlic to the oil or lightly sprinkle the finished skewers with mixed Italian herbs.

Cooking is simple – stick them on the BBQ or a campfire grill for 6-10 minutes until the veggies are soft and just starting to catch – make sure you turn them every minute or so to avoid burning.  Just in case the weather lets you down they will cook just as well under a medium grill, but will take longer, so keep an eye on them.

Then just rip them straight off the skewer! Excellent served alongside or instead of BBQ’d meats and a selection of salads.