Recipe of the Week 8/14: Grilled Zucchini

Yields 4 Serving

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini, about 8 oz each, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Preheat grill on medium-high. In a large bowl, toss zucchini with oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, basil, and garlic powder. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.

Once grill is hot, carefully use tongs to rub an oiled paper towel over grates to clean.

Using tongs, place zucchini on grill. Cover and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on high, covered, 2 to 3 minutes more

When zucchini is tender, remove from heat, taste for salt and adjust as needed and eat right away.

Meal Plan Check Boxes:
2 Vegetables
Nutritional Facts: 1 /2 zucchini, Calories: 48 kcal, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 3.5 g, Saturated Fat: 0.5 g,
Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 3.5 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g
Adapted From https://www.skinnytaste.com/grilled-zucchini/#recipe

Recipe of the Week

Grilled Zucchini

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Found by: Brianna Lawless, MS, RDN