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July 8, 2020

Easy Grilled Zucchini

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the best grilled zucchini

This easy recipe for grilled zucchini shows you exactly how to grill zucchini on a gas grill. A flavorful side dish with a lemon herb seasoning that makes a great summer side dish. Grilled zucchini is paleo, Whole30 and the best healthy side for a keto or low carb diet. 

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The best way to make a summer vegetable taste delicious is to grill it along with some seasonings. And since summer always brings in a lot of zucchini, this grilled zucchini recipe is an easy way to use them up in this healthy side dish that takes only 6 minutes to cook!

What You’ll Need To Make Grilled Zucchini

  • Zucchini: Green zucchini is a versatile vegetable that takes on whatever flavor you add to it. Pair that with the grill and you have a delicious side dish. I like using green zucchini but you could also throw in some yellow summer squash too.
  • Olive Oil: This will keep the zucchini from drying out and burning and will also create lovely grill marks. 
  • Lemon Zest: Lemon adds a pop of fresh flavor to this side dish that everyone will love.
  • Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder: You could use a combination of these or an all purpose seasoning to flavor your zucchini any way you prefer. 

How To Choose Your Zucchini For Grilling:

When I know I am grilling zucchini, I make sure I choose ones that are the same size and that are straight without too much of a curve. This ensures that everything will cook evenly and will be easier to cut. 

The best zucchini to use for grilling is also ones that are not too big. Large zucchini tend to hold a lot of water which could make for a mushy side dish. 

How Thick Should I Cut The Zucchini?

Zucchini should be cut lengthwise in quarter inch long slices. The best way to do this is to place the zucchini on it’s side and take a sharp knife and cut all the way down the length of the zucchini making 4-5 slices per one zucchini. I’ve found that this is the best thickness to make sure it grills through in about 6 minutes. 

Can I Use Yellow Summer Squash Instead?

Yes! This recipe works great with yellow summer squash. Use the same instructions in this recipe if you choose to use yellow squash, zucchini or both.

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How To Grill Zucchini

  1. Preheat Your Gas Grill: Turn on your gas grill and heat it up until temperature stays around 350-400 degrees.
  2. Prepare Your Zucchini: Wash zucchini and cut lengthwise into ¼” strips using a very sharp knife. You could also use a mandolin. You should be able to get 4-5 strips out of one medium zucchini.
  3. Season Zucchini: Brush each zucchini strip on both sides with a light coat of olive oil. Once coated, sprinkle both sides with All Purpose Seasoning and lemon zest.
  4. Grill Zucchini: Place zucchini on a preheated grill and cook on one side covered for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes covered or until zucchini is cooked through but not mushy.
  5. Serve: Remove from grill and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve hot.

Other Healthy Summer Side Dishes:

  • Dill Pickle Coleslaw
  • Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
  • Cucumber Dill Salad
  • Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings
Easy Grilled Zucchini

Easy Grilled Zucchini

Yield: 4-6 Serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes

This easy recipe for grilled zucchini shows you exactly how to grill zucchini on a gas grill. A flavorful side dish with a lemon herb seasoning that makes a great summer side dish. Grilled zucchini is paleo, Whole30 and the best healthy side for a keto or low carb diet.

Ingredients

  • 2 Medium Zucchini, sliced lengthwise into ¼” strips
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Lemon Wedge, to squeeze juice once finished cooking

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Gas Grill: Turn on your gas grill and heat it up until temperature stays around 350-400 degrees.
  2. Prepare Your Zucchini: Wash zucchini and cut lengthwise into ¼” strips using a very sharp knife. You could also use a mandolin. You should be able to get 4-5 strips out of one medium zucchini.
  3. Season Zucchini: Brush each zucchini strip on both sides with a light coat of olive oil. Once coated, sprinkle both sides with All Purpose Seasoning and lemon zest.
  4. Grill Zucchini: Place zucchini on a preheated grill and cook on one side covered for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes covered or until zucchini is cooked through but not mushy.
  5. Serve: Remove from grill and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 414mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g

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© Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
Cuisine: american / Category: Sides

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