Grilled Summer Squash Recipes

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Summer squash, also known as grilled yellow squash, is a quick and healthy summer side dish that only requires 4 ingredients and pairs well with meats like chicken, beef, pork, and seafood.

Our family has been grilling yellow squash every summer for years; it ranks right up there with grilled zucchini and corn on the cob as one of our favorite grilled vegetables.

This easy summer squash recipe is a favorite for summer cookouts because it only requires a few ingredients, is quick to prepare, and is naturally low fat, low carb, and gluten free. [feast_advanced_jump_to]

Heat olive oil in a small pan, and add garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic starts to sizzle and become fragrant. Brush the slices of squash with the garlic oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, until they reach the desired tenderness.

Grilled Vegetables : How to Cut and Grill Summer Squash

Grilled Zucchini and Squash 🔗

A healthy grilled vegetable dish. You can use a grill basket, foil, or put squash straight onto the grill.

Prep: 5min

Total: 13min

Ingredients:

  • 2 – 3 zucchini
  • 2 – 3 yellow squash
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Grapeseed oil (for grill grates)

Instruction:

  1. Slice the zucchini and yellow squash into 1/2″ rounds.
  2. Set grill to high heat. Pour about 1 Tablespoon of grapeseed or other high heat oil onto a balled up paper towel. Grab the paper towel with grill tongs and rub it along the grates to oil them.
  3. Place slices of zucchini and squash on the grill and let sit unmoved for 3-4 minutes. Flip and grill for 3 more minutes. For softer zucchini, grill for 2 additional minutes.

FAQ

Should you salt squash before grilling?

Salting the zucchini draws out some of the moisture, giving it a firmer texture that won’t get mushy or have more of a steamed vegetable texture. Although salting the zucchini isn’t required, it can make it come out even more delicious.

How do you cut squash for grilling?

Squash Preparation for Grilling Summer squash does not require peeling due to its soft skin, so wait to wash it until you are ready to use it.

Do I need to peel squash to grill?

So if you’re looking for some inventive ways to use your summer squash harvest, here are five of our favorites: Slice Squash Into Noodles; Freeze Squash for Winter; Make Squash Kid-Friendly; and Diversify Your Squash Recipe Repertoire.

What can I do with a lot of summer squash?

So if you’re looking for some inventive ways to use your summer squash harvest, here are five of our favorites: Slice Squash Into Noodles; Freeze Squash for Winter; Make Squash Kid-Friendly; and Diversify Your Squash Recipe Repertoire.

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