Description
Grilling zucchini is a delightful way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable, perfect for summer barbecues and healthy meals. With its mild flavor and satisfying texture, grilled zucchini makes an excellent low-carb side dish that complements any protein or salad. This recipe features a quick marinade with low-sugar vinaigrette and garlic powder that enhances the zucchini’s natural taste, making it a hit with family and friends. In just 25 minutes, you can achieve perfectly grilled zucchini that is slightly charred on the outside and tender on the inside. Whether served as a side dish, tossed into salads, or layered in sandwiches, grilled zucchini is versatile and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup low-sugar vinaigrette
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tsp dried herbs (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice zucchini into even pieces using a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness.
- In a bowl, mix the vinaigrette with garlic powder and optional dried herbs.
- Place zucchini slices in a Ziploc bag, pour the marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Drain excess marinade from the zucchini and optionally spray grill grates with non-stick spray.
- Grill zucchini slices diagonally for about 3-4 minutes per side until charred but still crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg