Description
Savor the essence of summer with this Grilled Zucchini Recipe for Memorial Day. This dish is a flavorful and healthy addition to your BBQ spread, highlighting the natural sweetness of zucchini while being incredibly easy to prepare. In just 18 minutes, you can serve up perfectly grilled zucchini that’s both vibrant and versatile. Whether you’re hosting a lively gathering or enjoying a family dinner, this recipe allows for customization with various herbs and spices to suit every palate. It’s not only low in calories but also high in nutrients, making it a guilt-free side that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine zucchini slices, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Place zucchini on the grill in a single layer; cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.
- In the last minute of grilling, sprinkle fresh herbs over zucchini.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with lemon juice or more herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 85g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg