Grilled Zucchini Recipe

Make Perfectly Grilled Zucchini all summer long! Quick and easy, great as a side dish with anything you’re grilling.

grilled zucchini recipe

Place on a rimmed baking sheet or on a large baking pan. Drizzle the zucchini with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning (if using), salt, and pepper. Place the zucchini on the grill so that one of the cut sides is touching the grates. Grill for 4 minutes, until clear grill marks appear.

Perfect Grilled Zucchini

grilled zucchini recipe

Make Perfect Grilled Zucchini all summer long! Quick and easy, great as a side dish with anything you’re grilling.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 /2 zucchini

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /2 zucchini, calories 48 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 3.5 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini (about 8 oz each, sliced 1/4 inch thick)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

  1. Preheat grill on medium-high. In a large bowl, toss zucchini with oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, basil, and garlic powder. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.
  2. Once grill is hot, carefully use tongs to rub an oiled paper towel over grates to clean.
  3. Using tongs, place zucchini on grill. Cover and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on high, covered, 2 to 3 minutes more
  4. When zucchini is tender, remove from heat, taste for salt and adjust as needed and eat right away.

The Best Grilled Zucchini

grilled zucchini recipe

Grilled zucchini is the perfect healthy summer side dish. The slices of squash are tossed in savory seasonings, then cooked until tender. It is so savory and delicious and goes with just about everything!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 52 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 155 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound zucchini (about 2 large, cut into ½-inch thick pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for greasing grill)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instruction:

  1. In a large bowl toss together the sliced zucchini, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. Clean the grill grates and grease with olive oil.
  3. Once the grill is hot, and the zucchini and cook until grill marks are achieved, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and grill until the vegetable is tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Transfer zucchini to a serving dish, garnish with chopped parsley.

Grilled Zucchini Recipe – Easy and Delicioius

FAQ

What is the best way to cut zucchini for grilling?

Although it isn’t necessary to salt zucchini before tossing it on the grill, it can make it come out even more delicious. Salting the zucchini pulls out some of the moisture. This leads to a firmer texture that won’t get mushy or have more of a steamed vegetable texture.

Should zucchini be salted before grilling?

ELEVATE THE ZUCCHINI by placing it on a baking rack, then setting that baking rack on top of your regular baking sheet. This allows air to circulate on all sides of the zucchini and helps water evaporate so the zucchini is beautifully caramelized, not soggy.

How do you keep zucchini from getting soggy when roasting?

There’s no need to peel zucchini. In fact, the skin is a big source of zucchini nutrition (the deep green color is a dead giveaway) so you definitely want to leave the skin on.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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