Grilled Zucchini Recipe
Grilled Zucchini is a simple and delicious dish made by cooking slices of zucchini on a hot grill or in a grill pan until they are slightly charred and tender. This versatile dish can be seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs to suit your taste, and is a great alternative to traditional side dishes like roasted vegetables or potatoes. Grilled Zucchini is also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, as it is low in calories and high in nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and folate.
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Salt
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp basil
- ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Collect all ingredients.
- Wash and roughly chop basil leaves.
- Wash and slice zucchinis into thick strips.
Cooking
- Take a mixing bowl and add black pepper powder, salt, lemon zest, olive oil, red pepper flakes and dried basil leaves. Mix well.
- Brush the mixture to each zucchini slice both sides.
- Once grill is hot enough, carefully use tongs to rub an oiled paper towel over grates to prepare it for zucchinis.
- Place zucchinis on grill with the help of Tongs. Cover and cook for 2- 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on high at 2-3 more minutes.
- When zucchinis become tender, remove from heat and garnish with basil leaves and some more red pepper flakes.
- Hurray! Your Grilled Zucchini is ready to serve!
Equipment Used for This Recipe
- Tong
Notes & Tips
- Salt & Seasoning: Feel free to season Zucchini Recipe according to your taste buds.
- Kosher Salt: You could choose any other salt as well if kosher salt is not available.
- Herbs: Add herbs of your own choice like oregano, basil leaves, mint leaves, coriander leaves etc.
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Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Zucchini Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
105
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
3514
mg
153
%
Potassium
593
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
562
IU
11
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.2
mg
12
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
0.4
mg
4
%
Vitamin B6
0.4
mg
20
%
Vitamin C
37
mg
45
%
Vitamin E
2
mg
13
%
Vitamin K
49
µg
47
%
Calcium
86
mg
9
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
52
mg
13
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.