Grilled Zucchini Recipe
This Grilled Zucchini recipe is a simple and flavorful way to enjoy fresh zucchini. The zucchini is marinated in a garlic-infused olive oil dressing and grilled to perfection, resulting in a delicious side dish or addition to salads and sandwiches.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Zucchini:
- 3 pounds small-medium zucchini (cut in halves lengthwise)
Garlic Dressing:
- 3 small garlic cloves (grated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Zucchini: Add zucchini to a large bowl or baking dish with a lid. Pour the dressing on top, close the lid, and shake gently until evenly coated. Alternatively, mix by hand or brush dressing onto each zucchini.
- Grill Zucchini: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Place zucchini in a single layer on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip the zucchini, cover, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender with grill marks.
- Serve: Serve the grilled zucchini warm or cold as a side dish with burgers, pasta, or pizza.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Grilled Zucchini, Zucchini Recipe, Grilled Vegetables, Side Dish