Description
Enjoy the flavors of summer with this delicious Grilled Zucchini recipe featuring zesty lemon, garlic, and savory Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra light olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 pinches kosher salt
- 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 medium zucchinis, washed, stem trimmed, and cut horizontally
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons small basil leaves
Instructions
- Melt butter with olive oil in a small saucepan. Add grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and set aside.
- Score zucchini flesh and brush with butter mixture. Grill cut-side down for 8-10 minutes.
- Turn zucchinis, brush with remaining butter mixture, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Grill for 1-2 more minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Use as a general guideline.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 93 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 178mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
