Garlic Herb Grilled Zucchini (Printable)

Light grilled zucchini tossed with garlic and fresh herbs for a flavorful summer side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# Method:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
02 - Add zucchini slices to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
03 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
04 - Place zucchini slices on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until tender and grill marks form.
05 - Transfer grilled zucchini to a platter, garnish with additional herbs as desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes almost no time but looks and tastes like you put in real effort, perfect when you need something impressive without the fuss.
  • The herbs and lemon brighten everything up, turning plain zucchini into something you actually crave instead of tolerate.
  • You can serve it warm off the grill or at room temperature, so there's no pressure to time it perfectly with the rest of your meal.
02 -
  • Don't slice the zucchini too thin or they'll fall apart on the grill, half-inch-thick strips give you the perfect balance of tenderness and structure.
  • If your grill grates aren't clean, the zucchini will stick like glue, so take a minute to brush them down and oil them lightly before you start.
03 -
  • Marinating for even just five minutes makes a noticeable difference, but if you have twenty or thirty, the flavor goes even deeper.
  • Use a grill basket if you're worried about smaller pieces slipping through the grates, it makes flipping easier and keeps everything contained.
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