I adore grilled vegetables, grilled asparagus in foil, grilled potatoes in foil and this amazingly delicious zucchini. Once you’ve tried zucchini on the grill, you won’t want to cook it any other way.
How Do You Make Grilled Zucchini?
The first step in this recipe is to prepare your marinade, which is a blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried herbs, garlic and seasonings. You’ll want to let your zucchini soak up the marinade for at least 20 minutes, but it’s better if you have the time to let it sit for at least 2 hours. After the zucchini has marinated, it goes onto the grill. I like to use my charcoal grill. If it’s not grilling weather, I opt for for my indoor grill pan on the stove. Grill the zucchini until it is tender. Remove the zucchini from the grill. Sprinkle a little parsley of the top and serve. For a grilled feast enjoy this zucchini with main dishes like grilled salmon, grilled chicken tenders and grilled lamb chops. It’s so satisfying to have your favorite foods sizzling on the grill!
Tips For The Perfect Dish
I like to use small zucchini that I’ve cut into quarters. Cooking with larger pieces of zucchini helps to prevent it from getting mushy on the grill. If you prefer to slice your zucchini you can, just make sure the slices are at least 1/2 inch thick. I use dried Italian seasoning in my marinade, which is widely available in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. You can also make your own Italian seasoning. Fresh lemon juice is best here, do not use the kind in a bottle. I like to garnish my grilled zucchini with fresh herbs such as chopped parsley. If you don’t have parsley on hand, other great options are fresh dill, basil or chives. You could also garnish your zucchini with grated parmesan cheese or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Ways To Use Grilled Zucchini
You can eat grilled zucchini as a side dish, but I often make extra grilled zucchini to use in other recipes during the week.
Pasta: This zucchini recipe is the perfect addition to zucchini fettuccine alfredo. Salad: Coarsely chop your zucchini and add it to a green salad. Sandwiches: Layer grilled zucchini with roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and pesto for an amazing sandwich. Pizza: Chop your zucchini and add it on top of a frozen cheese pizza.
Once you try this grilled zucchini, you’ll find yourself eating it all summer long!
