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Grilled Zucchini with Lemon, Garlic and Parmesan

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You are going to LOVE this Grilled Zucchini with Lemon, Garlic and Parmesan recipe! It's by far my favorite veggie summer side dish. Zucchinis are scored, brushed with a simple, herby lemon-garlic butter and grilled to perfection! Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Course easy
Cuisine American
Keyword easy recipe, easy side dish, grilled, Grilling Recipes, quick recipe, summer recipe, vegetarian, zucchini
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 93
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra light olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic grated or finely minced
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1/2 a 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
  • 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.
  • Remove off of the heat and grate in the garlic and lemon zest. Next, squeeze in the juice from half a lemon and measure and add in the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • Place the zucchini halves onto a rimmed metal sheet pan. Using a paring knife, score x's into the flesh before brushing with some of the butter mixture.
  • Preheat your grill to 400° to 500°. Once hot, place the zucchinis onto the grill grates, cut-side down, close the lid and grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until grill marks form.
  • Turn, brush with the remaining butter mixture making sure the garlic, zest and herbs are worked into the score marks.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan over top, cover and grill for 1 to 2 more minutes or until the cheese melts.
  • Serve immediately with fresh basil leaves scattered overtop.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg