Easy Memorial Day Grilled Zucchini Recipe
This Easy Memorial Day Grilled Zucchini Recipe is the perfect side dish for your holiday barbecue. Tender zucchini rounds are seasoned with garlic and grilled to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and healthy dish that pairs well with any main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates.
- Prepare the Zucchini: In a large bowl, toss zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Grill the Zucchini: Place zucchini rounds on the grill in a single layer. Grill each side for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear.
- Add Garnish: In the last minute of grilling, sprinkle fresh herbs over the zucchini for extra flavor.
- Serve: Remove zucchini from the grill and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon juice or additional herbs if desired.
This prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
Ensure the zucchini is evenly seasoned for the best flavor.
Cooking times may vary based on grill temperature.
Herbs add a fresh touch to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grilled zucchini, Memorial Day recipe, barbecue side dish, grilled vegetables
