Fresh side dishes like this Marinated Grilled Zucchini are welcomed all summer long. Thick slices of zucchini marinated in an olive oil and a herb based seasoning. Easy to make and cooks in just 10 minutes.
If you love fresh summer side dishes, you’ll really want to try this Marinated Grilled Zucchini. This dish is easy to make, requires few ingredients and cooks quickly. It would go wonderful with the Mediterranean Chicken Skewers for a light summer meal.
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What Is This Zucchini Dish Like
- Difficulty – This is a super easy side dish to make. It takes between 10 – 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
- Taste – Zucchini is the main ingredient, so it has a strong zucchini taste! The zucchini isn’t wet and had a great flavour with the marinade and a great texture from grilling. It does have to be served fresh.
- Serving – This dish will easily serve 4 – 6 people as a side dish to any main course. Keep in mind you can easily adjust the servings in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Ingredients
- Zucchini – I used 2 medium sized zucchini for this recipe. Make sure when choosing zucchini that they are ripe and firm for best results.
- Marinade – I made the marinade from olive oil, fresh minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.
Instructions
- Make the marinade – In a small bowl combine the olive oil, freshly chopped parsley, minced garlic, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Stir well.
- Marinade zucchini – In a large bowl, pour the marinade over the zucchini. Stir really well to combine and make sure all of the zucchini is completely coated in the marinade.
- Cook zucchini – Preheat your barbecue to medium to high heat and place a grill pan on the barbecue. Place the zucchini slices on the grill pan and allow to cook for about 3 – 4 minutes. Then flip over all the zucchini pieces and continue to cook until all pieces are tender and fully cooked.
- Serve – Remove from the barbecue and transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Prep ahead – You can cut the zucchini and keep it in an airtight container up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Cutting the zucchini – It’s best to cut the zucchini into about 1/2 inch thickness for this dish. If you slice them thin, they may burn when grilling.
- Coat completely with the marinade – Make sure to completely coat the zucchini with the marinade for the best flavour.
Substitutions
- Zucchini – You can opt for a different flavour by using eggplant. This vegetable cooks pretty much the same way as zucchini, so you wouldn’t have to change anything in the cooking
- Parsley – Parsley is a pretty mild fresh herb. Alternatively, you could use fresh mint and fresh basil. Both would work great!
Serving
This fresh Side Dish is great served just as it is off the grill. It would also go great with dipping sauces on the side. Here’s a few you might like to try out
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to peel zucchini before cooking?
There is no need to peel zucchini before cooking. Zucchini skins soften and taste great when cooked.
Can I eat raw zucchini?
Yes, it is very safe to eat raw zucchini. Just simply slice or grate it and add it to salads, sandwiches or pasta dishes.
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Marinated Grilled Zucchini
Fresh side dishes like this Marinated Grilled Zucchini are welcomed all summer long. Thick slices of zucchini marinated in an olive oil and a herb based seasoning. Easy to make and cooks in just 10 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini ends trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the olive oil, freshly chopped parsley, minced garlic, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Stir well.
- In a large bowl, pour the marinade over the zucchini. Stir really well to combine and make sure all of the zucchini is completely coated in the marinade.
- Preheat your barbecue to medium to high heat and place a grill pan on the barbecue. Place the zucchini slices on the grill pan and allow to cook for about 3 – 4 minutes. Then flip over all the zucchini pieces and continue to cook until all pieces are tender and fully cooked.
- Remove from the barbecue and transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Marinated Grilled Zucchini
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 95
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 395mg17%
Potassium 198mg6%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 356IU7%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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