Description
Memorial Day Grilled Zucchini is a quick, flavorful side dish that enhances any barbecue, showcasing the vibrant taste of fresh zucchini. Perfect for summer gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh zucchini (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates.
- Slice the zucchini into half-inch thick rounds.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat each zucchini slice with this mixture.
- Place the seasoned zucchini directly on the grill grates. Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side until tender and marked.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over warm zucchini before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the zucchini slices in the oil and seasonings for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Experiment with other seasonings like red pepper flakes or substitute Italian seasoning with your favorite herb blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (100g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg