The latest and greatest way to utilize summer’s most abundant vegetable, the zucchini, and create a fantastic, quick, and healthy side dish in the process is to grill it.
I’m a sucker for a good deal, so every summer when the farmers at our neighborhood market are practically giving it away and my green-thumb friends are desperately trying to share their wealth, I never fail to overbuy zucchini.
I’ve started using zucchini to make a variety of side dishes because, let’s face it, one cannot survive on Healthy Zucchini Muffins and Zucchini Cookies alone (SIGH).
Dinners cooked in the oven or on the stovetop, like roasted zucchini, sauteed zucchini, or zucchini fries, are ideal when we’re eating inside.
But I’ve been making an effort to spend as much time outside and grilling as I can during these brief summer days.
How to Make Easy Grilled Zucchini | The Stay At Home Chef
Grilled Zucchini 🔗
Looking for a quick and easy zucchini recipe? Grilled zucchini is the way to go: perfect for those summer gatherings, and ready in just 10 minutes.
Prep: 5min
Total: 10min
Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into thick strips
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 basil leaves, torn into medium pieces
Instruction:
- Preheat grill on medium-high. In a large bowl, toss zucchini with oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once grill is hot, carefully use tongs to rub an oiled paper towel over grates.
- Using tongs, place zucchini on grill. Cover and cook, 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on high, covered, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- When zucchini is tender, remove from heat and garnish with basil and more red pepper flakes.
FAQ
What is the best way to cut zucchini for grilling?
Because zucchini contains folate, or vitamin B-9, which supports your metabolism by assisting in the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids, eating raw or grilled zucchini is also good for your health.
Is grilled zucchini healthy?
Zucchini should be sliced lengthwise into sections no thicker than a 14 inch, then brushed with olive oil on both sides, seasoned with salt, pepper, and your choice of fresh herbs, and then grilled for 2 minutes on each side over direct medium heat (350 F), turning once.
How do you cook zucchini on a Weber grill?
Zucchini should be sliced lengthwise into sections no thicker than a 14 inch, then brushed with olive oil on both sides, seasoned with salt, pepper, and your choice of fresh herbs, and then grilled for 2 minutes on each side over direct medium heat (350 F), turning once.
How do you cut squash for grilling?
Zucchini should be sliced lengthwise into sections no thicker than a 14 inch, then brushed with olive oil on both sides, seasoned with salt, pepper, and your choice of fresh herbs, and then grilled for 2 minutes on each side over direct medium heat (350 F), turning once.