Grilled Paneer with Pea Skewers
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes absolutely restaurant quality. Paneer is wonderfully versatile and takes on flavors beautifully, while peas pack an impressive amount of plant based protein and fiber. What I love most is how simple the prep is, just cubing the paneer and threading everything onto skewers before they hit the grill. The lemon and garlic marinade keeps everything juicy and flavorful, and honestly, you can have this on the table faster than ordering takeout. It's perfect for anyone looking for a satisfying vegetarian meal that doesn't require fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 400 gpaneer
- 300 gfrozen peas
- 2red bell pepper(sliced)
- 1red onion(sliced)
- 1lemon
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Cube the paneer and set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Toss the paneer, peas, bell pepper, and onion in the mixture.
Tip: Make sure each piece is coated evenly.
- 4
Thread the coated vegetables and paneer onto skewers.
Tip: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
- 5
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the paneer is golden brown and the vegetables are tender.
Tip: Brush the skewers with additional marinade while grilling if needed.
- 7
Serve the skewers with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Tip: Enjoy as a flavorful appetizer or side dish.
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