Grilled Zucchini
This flavorful grilled zucchini is a wonderful side dish for the whole family, especially during BBQs. Best of all, it’s ready in just 20 minutes!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 147kcal
Cost: $2.97
Equipment
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- gas grill
- whisk
- small bowl
- Metal spatula
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound zucchini or 3 small zucchini
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh basil finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons canola oil for grates
FOR SERVING:
- Lemon wedges
- Cracked red pepper flakes
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
PREP ZUCCHINI:
- Clean and cut zucchini in spears, slices, or circles.
- Add zucchini to a rimmed baking sheet.
MAKE OLIVE OIL MIXTURE:
- Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, and seasonings in a small bowl.
- Brush zucchini with the olive oil mixture.
PREP GRILL:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high and coat the grates with canola oil. We like using a metal spatula wrapped in a thick paper towel.
GRILL ZUCCHINI:
- Place zucchini on the grill, cut side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until tender.
- Remove from grill and place on serving plate.
TO FINISH:
- Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- If desired, serve immediately with lemon wedges, cheese, or cracked red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25pound | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg