Grilled Marinated Zucchini
Grilled marinated zucchini is an easy and delicious way to add a burst of flavor to your favorite summer side dish. Fresh zucchini is brushed in a simple homemade marinade and grilled to perfection in minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 79kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons (37 g) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 375 to 400℉. If needed, clean grill grates.
- Meanwhile, slice zucchini in half lengthwise and place on a sheet pan or tray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes. Brush zucchini on all sides with marinade.
- Wipe grill grates lightly with oil, then place zucchini perpendicular across the grill grate. Cook zucchini for about 2 minutes per side, or until they have nice grill marks.
- Serve zucchini as is, or transfer to a cutting board and slice into bite size pieces.
Recommended Equipment
Notes
- Marinade substitute: Prepared marinade can be substituted with about ¼ cup of your favorite oil-based salad dressing.
- Storage: Leftover grilled zucchini will keep for about 3-4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 1half zucchini | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg