For an easy grilling recipe, try making grilled brat kabobs.
These savory skewers are loaded with juicy bratwurst and colorful marinated vegetables.
Make them for summer barbecues, tailgate parties, or a quick weeknight meal.

My family is from Wisconsin, therefore I grew up eating delicious bratwurst. My friends and family love my slow cooker beer, brats, and onions recipe.
However, these healthy brat kabobs are a crowd pleaser too. The marinated vegetables are full of flavor and pair deliciously with the sausage.
Watch how to make
What ingredients do you need?
To make these summer brat kabobs, you need the following ingredients:
- brats- You can pick any flavor brat. I love the beer or cheese brats for this recipe.
- yellow squash
- zucchini
- red onion
- red bell pepper
- mushrooms
- olive oil-My personal favorite olive oil is Pomora Olive Oil.
- red wine vinegar-You can substitute with white wine vinegar.
- Dijon mustard-Do not substitute with regular yellow mustard.
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- Italian seasoning
*Note: Full recipe with ingredient measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
How to make
Making grilled brat kabobs are super easy. Follow these simple steps:
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, add yellow squash, zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, and fresh mushrooms.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste. Add marinade to vegetables and marinate for 4 or more hours.
- Alternatively thread brats and marinated vegetables on skewers.
- Grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until brats reach an internal temperature of 160°.
Tips for making the perfect kabob:
- If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water before using or they will burn.
- Cut your vegetables in similar sizes to that they will cook evenly.
- Don't overstuff your skewers.
- Use dry herbs in marinade over fresh because the fresh herbs may burn when grilling.
What are good side dishes to serve with bbq brat kabobs?
For tasty side dishes to serve with bbq brat kabobs, try some of these:
- Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad
- Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad
- Stick of Butter Rice
- Southern Potato Salad
- Corn Pudding
- Baked Calico Beans
- Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
When you make these vegetable and brat kabobs, please tell me what you think in the comment section! It would mean the world to me to hear back. My readers will appreciate the information also.
Also post your picture of your kabobs on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
Recipe
Grilled Brat Kabobs with Marinated Vegetables
Equipment
- 12 wooden skewers soaked in water 1 or more hours
Ingredients
Brat Kabobs
- 1 lb Brats thickly sliced
- 1 medium yellow squash thickly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini thickly sliced
- 1 red onion chopped into large pieces
- 1 red bell pepper chopped into large pieces
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms
Marinade
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, add yellow squash, zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, and fresh mushrooms.1 medium yellow squash, 1 medium zucchini, 1 red onion, 2 cups fresh mushrooms
- In a small mixing bowl, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste.½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, Salt and pepper to taste
- Add marinade to vegetables and marinate for 4 or more hours.
- Alternatively thread brats and marinated vegetables on skewers.1 lb Brats
- Grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until brats reach an internal temperature of 160°. Serve.