Garlic Herb Grilled Zucchini (Printable)

Tender grilled zucchini slices seasoned with garlic and fresh Mediterranean herbs.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
02 - Add the zucchini slices to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
04 - Grill the zucchini slices for 3 to 4 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with extra herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes less time than boiling pasta and uses ingredients you probably already have.
  • The grill marks make even plain zucchini look like something from a restaurant.
  • You can serve it warm right off the grill or let it sit at room temperature without losing flavor.
  • It works as a side dish or piled onto crusty bread for a quick lunch.
02 -
  • Don't slice the zucchini too thin or they'll fall apart on the grill, half an inch is the sweet spot.
  • If your grill isn't hot enough, the zucchini will steam instead of char and you'll lose that smoky flavor.
  • Let them marinate for at least 5 minutes, it really does make a difference in how the herbs cling and taste.
03 -
  • Oil your grill grates lightly before adding the zucchini to prevent sticking, a paper towel dipped in oil works perfectly.
  • If you don't have a grill, a cast iron grill pan on the stovetop gives you nearly the same results.
  • Use a mix of green and yellow zucchini if you can find them, it makes the platter look more colorful without any extra effort.
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