Your favorite summer squash has never been more delicious. A little bit of seasoning is all it takes, then let your grill work its magic. Once you try it, we bet you’ll be pairing it with just about everything! We love vegetable side dishes no matter how they’re cooked. From oven Roasted Asparagus, to decadent Creamed Spinach, to salads like Caesar, you’ll find a lot of veggies on our table. But when summertime comes around, there’s nothing like some grilled veggies. Somehow the flavors imparted by this cooking method are just top notch. It’s hard to pick one favorite. But if we really had to, it’s really tough to beat grilled zucchini.
Why We LOVE This Recipe
Ingredients Needed
Zucchini – Nice fresh ones. Olive oil Seasonings – Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Fresh parsley – For garnish.
Easy Grilled Zucchini Recipe
Cut the zucchini lengthwise into strips of equal thickness, about 1/2 inch. Brush with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. On grill preheated on medium high heat, grill the zucchini for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they have nice grill marks and have softened up to your liking.
Serving Suggestions
Well, since you already have the grill heated up, how about some Grilled Chicken Thighs, Shish Kabob, or Jerk Chicken? All go great with grilled zucchini. Other good pairings are Chicken Fried Steak, Steak Gyros, Pork Chops or Steak Bites. You can also chop it up and use it as an add-in for pastas like Pesto Pasta, Fettuccine Alfredo or Pasta Primavera. Want more ideas? Try it on flatbreads, sandwiches, salads or pasta salads. Or chop it small and add it in omelets. It’s just so versatile!
Seasoning Variations
Zucchini’s mild flavor makes it the perfect vegetable to experiment with various seasonings. Here are some variations you might want to try:
Add a sprinkle of feta cheese or freshly grated parmesan for garnish. Give it some kick by replacing the Italian seasoning with Creole Seasoning. Go with a Mexican theme and give it a sprinkle of homemade Taco Seasoning. Sprinkle on some Shawarma Seasoning to give it a Middle Eastern twist. Montreal Steak Seasoning also goes great on grilled zucchini. Make it Asian style with sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic and fresh ginger.
Leftovers and Storage
Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave until warmed. But again, this goes great in things like pasta salads, so depending on how you’re using it, you may not need to reheat it. Make the most of summer with this great grilled zucchini recipe. It’s one of our favorite ways to cook summer squash, and we bet it’ll be yours too! Pin or bookmark this great recipe so you always know where to find it. And be sure to subscribe to GypsyPlate, we’re always cooking up new easy recipes for you!
Grilled Zucchini, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
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