Description
Grilled Zucchini with Lemon, Garlic, and Parmesan is a delightful and flavorful vegetable side dish that is perfect for summer grilling. The zucchinis are cooked until tender, then topped with a zesty mixture of garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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 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 the butter with olive oil: In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil.
- Prepare the seasoning: Off the heat, grate in the garlic and lemon zest. Squeeze in the lemon juice, add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well and set aside.
- Prepare the zucchinis: Place zucchini halves on a sheet pan, score x’s on the flesh, and brush with the butter mixture.
- Grill the zucchinis: Preheat the grill, place zucchinis cut-side down, grill for 8-10 minutes. Turn, brush with butter mixture, sprinkle Parmesan, cover, and grill for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve: Scatter fresh basil leaves over the grilled zucchinis and serve immediately.
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 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
