Vegetable Kebabs with Saffron Butter
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 3 medium zucchini, each cut crosswise into 6 rounds
- 2 large red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch squares
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 ears fresh corn, each cut into 6 rounds
- 6 10-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
- Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in saffron.
- Cool 1 hour.
- Alternate 3 zucchini rounds, 3 red bell pepper squares, 3 red onion pieces, and 2 corn rounds on each skewer.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
- Brush kebabs with all but 2 tablespoons saffron butter.
- Season with salt and pepper; grill until vegetables are tender and brown, turning frequently, about 20 minutes.
- Brush with remaining butter.
butter, saffron threads, zucchini, red bell peppers, red onion, corn, bamboo skewers
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/vegetable-kebabs-with-saffron-butter-108251 (may not work)