Pesto Shrimp and Veggie Kebabs

Makes 15 Kebabs. Each serving contains 132 calories, 12.6g protien, 6.2g carbohydrates, 6.7g fat, 1.7g fiber, 0.5g sugar, 150mg sodium.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs. Jumbo or Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 Bell peppers, preferably different colors (red, yellow, or orange), seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
  
• 2 Yellow Squash & 2 Zucchinis, both cut into 1/2 inch round slices
  
• 8oz. Mushrooms, whole, washed, drained, and stems removed
  
• 1 Red Onion, cut into chunks
  
• 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
  
• 6oz. prepared Pesto
  
• Salt and Pepper to taste
  
• If Grilling: Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; not necessary if baking.

Directions

1. Preheat grill for medium heat or oven to 350ºF
2. Thread vegetables and shrimp onto skewers, then brush all sides with pesto. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook on grill 10-15 minutes or uncovered in oven for 10-15 minutes, until shrimp are cooked.
4. Serve with Quinoa, Brown and Wild Rice Mix, or Couscous.

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