Recipe

Grilled Marinated Zucchini

By: 

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time: 

50 minutes; 20 minutes active

Servings: 

6

A simple lemon marinade adds big flavor to mild zucchini.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Preparation

  1. Remove the ends from the zucchini and slice them lengthwise into halves or thirds.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, vinegar and spices. Place the zucchini in a large dish or on a rimmed sheet pan and pour the marinade over the zucchini. Let sit for 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the zucchini slices for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, basting with any remaining marinade when flipping. Serve warm.

Serving Suggestion

Garnish with lemon wedges and serve as a side dish with grilled meats and poultry, or chop and toss the zucchini with chunks of fresh tomato, feta cheese and cooked couscous for a light Mediterranean salad. Picnicking? Put the zucchini and marinade in a plastic zip lock bag just before leaving home and grill them on-site.

Nutritional Information

42 calories, 3 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 43 mg. sodium, 4 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. fiber, 2 g. protein

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