Grilled Zucchini

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Make the most of summer squash with this easy Grilled Zucchini recipe! Ready in minutes with a delicious honey and balsamic vinegar marinade.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $2.80 recipe / $0.70 serving

Servings: servings (2-3 slices each)

Calories: 101kcal

Author: Jennie Alley

Equipment

Small Bowl
Plate
Grill

Ingredients

1½ lbs zucchini sliced into ¼-½“ planks, (700g) $2.24*
2 Tbsp cooking oil $0.08
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar $0.17
1 tsp honey $0.06
½ tsp garlic powder $0.06
½ tsp salt $0.02
¼ tsp dried basil $0.07
¼ tsp dried parsley $0.07
¼ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.03

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients and preheat your grill** to 400°F.
Carefully remove both ends from your zucchini and slice into 1/4” -1/2” planks.
In a small bowl, stir together oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and spices.
Pour the marinade over the sliced zucchini and toss until evenly coated with the marinade.
Once the grill is hot, place zucchini directly on the grates. Grill for about 2 - 4 minutes per side until grill marks form and zucchini are tender.
Remove from the grill and serve with fresh herbs or as desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

*I like to cut the zucchini into planks for grilling. It helps them cook evenly and speeds things up a bit. That said, if planks feel tricky to slice, go with whatever cut works best for you!

**If you don’t have a grill, you can also use a grill pan. Just heat it over medium heat on the stove and cook as you normally would.

Nutrition

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