Grilled Zucchini | Easy Recipe

Grilled zucchini easy recipe: light and versatile to serve as a side dish and use in the preparation of numerous dishes.

Zucchini is a digestible and light vegetable rich in water, fiber, and minerals.
It is in season from May to September.
Choose fresh, small, and tender zucchinis.

To grill in slices or roughly cut rounds according to taste.

Grilling enhances the flavor without making it heavy.

Grilled zucchini | easy recipe o01
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 2People
  • Cooking methods: Grill, Pan, Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • zucchini
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
  • parsley (or basil or mint)
  • 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
  • as needed apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

Suggested Tools

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Grill or pan

Preparation

  • Wash the zucchinis thoroughly with the skin on.

    Remove the ends.
    Cut the zucchinis into regular or oblique slices or lengthwise, more or less thin according to taste.
    You can use a knife, a mandoline, or a peeler.

    cut the zucchini
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt on each slice and massage so that the salt is evenly distributed.

    Proceed with the cooking.
    On steak grill – grill – ribbed plate
    Heat the steak grill – grill – ribbed plate for at least 4 minutes.
    Lower the flame.
    Place the slices of zucchini on the hot steak grill – grill – ribbed plate.
    Grill each side until the classic dark lines form.

  • Transfer the grilled zucchinis to a baking dish, distributing pepper and parsley on each layer and drizzling with extra virgin olive oil.
    If you prefer, you can replace parsley with basil or mint.
    And you can season with vinegar or lemon juice.

    Your grilled zucchini are ready.

    Enjoy your meal!

  • Light and versatile to serve as a side dish and use in the preparation of numerous dishes:
    – seasoned zucchini;
    – gratinated zucchini;
    – zucchini alla norma;
    – zucchini parmigiana or alla pizzaiola;
    – zucchini rolls.

Storage, Tips, and Variations

You can store the grilled zucchinis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

FAQ (Questions and Answers)

  • From the Accu-check Diet Meter

    grilled zucchini
    300 g raw zucchini weight = 150 g cooked zucchini weight – CHO 4.2 g.

  • Can grilled zucchini be frozen?

    Yes, but the texture changes.

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