Grilling zucchini is an easy way to make a smoky good side dish to go with whatever else you’ve got cooking on the grill. It’s so simple, but SO good! Just three ingredients. And I love that zucchini is such a versatile veggie; it goes with just about everything.
If you’ve ever grown zucchini, you know how quickly it can grow … and as hard as you try, sometimes it gets too big before you even realize it. This is a great recipe for those zucchini that got a little bit too big. I don’t mean the gigantasaurus zucchini, the ones you could use as baseball bats (although, to be honest, maybe it would!) I used a zucchini that got a little too wide and started developing seeds. I’m not afraid of seeds, though. I quite like them. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that when zucchini seeds are grilled (IN the zucchini slices), they add a really nice kind of “roasted nut” flavor to the dish. Seriously! Give it a try … I think you’ll love it.
That said, even the smaller slices without seeds were quite tasty … so you really don’t HAVE to have one of these “seedy” zucchini for this recipe.
I have to admit: I wasn’t quite sure this would be good. I plated my zucchini and took photos “just in case” I liked the recipe … and was totally surprised that I not only LIKE it, I kind of couldn’t stop munching once I’d had a taste. I couldn’t eat it all, though, and ended up refrigerating the leftovers … and still, grabbing a round or two cold from the fridge, it still tasted superb, munchworthy, veggie-licious.
All in all, it left me wondering, though: How the heck does a recipe THIS simple taste so good?
So many times when I’m making a new recipe, I tweak it quite a bit, adding this or that to get the flavor “just right” … but in this case, nothing more was needed. It was perfect just like I made it.
This recipe is the model of simplicity. Just three ingredients: zucchini, olive oil and Red Robin Seasoning. I’m sure there are other seasoning blends that would be just as good … I just love my Red Robin Seasoning. If you don’t have any, here’s my recipe … or if you’d rather use your own favorite seasoning, give that a try.
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- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 2 – 3 servings 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
How can something so simple taste SO good? This easy grilled zucchini is especially wonderful with a slightly seedy zucchini to give the slices a nice nutty flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large zucchini
- A couple Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Red Robin Seasoning (recipe here … or your favorite seasoned salt)
Instructions
- Choose a slightly larger zucchini that has a few seeds in it. Slice the zucchini horizontally into 1/3 inch slices. Brush both sides of the zucchini slices with olive oil and sprinkle with the seasoning.
- Heat up the grill. Set the zucchini slices directly on the hot part of the grill and let cook for about 5 minutes, until little dark blistered spots appear, but the squash isn’t burned. Flip the slices and cook for a few minutes on the other side until similarly browned.
- Remove to a plate and let cool slightly before serving. Makes a great appetizer or side!
Notes
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Keywords: Zucchini, Olive Oil, Grilled, Easy, Gluten free, Heart healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
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[…] Every time I start up the grill, I make it a point to grill some veggies alongside the meat. Even if I know I’m not going to eat the veggies that evening, I know that my future self will love having yummy grilled veggies on hand to play with on the following day(s). So last time my kids wanted grilled hot dogs, I sliced up one of my larger zucchini. Then while the hot dogs were cooking, I brushed the zucchini slices with oil and sprinkled with seasonings. Finally, I tossed them on the grill and cooked them to roasty perfection. (I’m not a fan of hot dogs, but I do love me some grilled zucchini!) […]