I have grilled a lot of zucchini in my day. If you have even one zucchini plant, I am sure you understand.
Usually I saute it, sometimes we grill it, and every great once in a while I will bake it.
While I cook it different ways, I have always cut it the same way…into small rounds.
I saw in zucchini in a magazine that was sliced lengthways and I couldn’t believe I had never thought to do that. I tried it out last week and it worked out wonderfully on the grill! No more need for a grill basket.
What is your favorite way to eat zucchini?
Ingredients:
2 zucchini
2 summer squash
juice of a lemon
olive oil
salt and pepper
Directions:
Slice ends off of zucchini and squash. Slice the veggies lengthwise (about 4 slices per veggie). Juice the lemon over top of the veggies. Drizzle with olive oil; making sure each veggie is covered. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Grill slices on each side until cooked through.
Serves: 4
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Don’t you HATE it when you see something and think “DUH! I’m that smart…why, oh why, have I done it the hard way all this time?!?”
Yes!!! Melinda, I felt so dumb…it’s like I just get used to doing things one way and never use my brain to think there may be a better way
We’ve had zucchini the last 2 years, but I’ve never grilled it. This year we have 3 plants that are full-on so we’ll be eating a LOT of it. I can’t wait to try it this way on the grill. Thanks for the tips!
Katie, you will love grilling it. It helps keep the kitchen cool on these hot summer days!!
I hate to admit that I have never made zucchini or squash myself… One of those things that I eat when out, but have been intimidated with in my own kitchen. You make me wonder WHY? I just might have to give this a whirl…
It is so easy! You have to try it
I love grilled zucchini. After I grill it I add it to sliced crusty bread, top it with mozzarella cheese and a bit of fresh basil and grill that too. I don’t add lemon to mine, definitely going to add that to the mix!!
Oh, Amy, I am going to have to try that…it sounds delicious
I love zucchini. It is always fun to find new ways to eat it. Love this idea. Bookmarking it !! Thanks!
I agree…you can never have enough ways to cook a zucchini