Fabulous grilled potato skewers

Perfect for a vegan barbecue, barbecued potato skewers are simple to prepare and really delicious. Serve them with a homemade mayonnaise!

The arrival of summer coincides with barbecues with friends , but often for those who follow a vegan diet this moment turns out to be tragic. No one ever knows what to put on the grill and we always end up in moments of deep embarrassment. In reality, among the simplest vegan recipes there are grilled potato skewers which, accompanied by classic vegetable skewers , will delight your guests.

Very few ingredients are enough to prepare them and, if you like, you can also add aromas and spices . In this recipe we alternate potatoes with sliced ​​onions to give the dish an extra boost of flavor: let's find out how to prepare them together!

How to prepare grilled potato skewers

For this dish we recommend using medium-sized potatoes , possibly organic, so you can leave the skin on. In this way, in fact, you will prevent the potato from breaking during cooking.

1. First, wash the potatoes well under running water, brushing the skin if necessary to remove any soil.
2. With a mandolin or a sharp knife, cut them into 3-4 mm thick slices and place them in a bowl filled with water. This operation serves to release the starch.
3. Peel the onion , cut it into quarters and divide the various layers.
4. After about 30 minutes, drain the potatoes and pat them dry with kitchen paper. Put them on a plate and season them with oil, salt and pepper . At this stage, you can add chopped rosemary or paprika.
5. Thread the potato slices, alternating them with the onion slices in quantities you like, on a wooden toothpick that you have left to soak in water for at least an hour.
6. The grilled potatoes cook in about 25 minutes , a lot depends on the fuel used and the temperature of the fire.

Serve the grilled potatoes with a vegan mayonnaise . For other vegan recipes, try tofu skewers !

storage

We advise you to keep the potato skewers in the fridge, well covered, for about 3 days.