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Balsamic Grilled Zucchini

Grilled zucchini is so tasty when you use fresh, firm, in-season zucchini! The olive oil-balsamic marinade is superb.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini large, unpeeled, about 1 pound total weight
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt see notes below
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. I like to use a dual-contact electric grill.
  2. Trim the zucchini edges and slice it crosswise into ½-inch-thick rounds.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Brush the zucchini rounds with the mixture on both sides. Set aside any remaining marinade.
  5. Grill the zucchini slices until just tender, 3-4 minutes on each side. In my dual contact grill, I grill them for 3 minutes on the first side, then for 2 more minutes on the second.
  6. Brush the zucchini slices with the remaining marinade and serve.

Notes

  • If using any salt other than Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, including Morton kosher salt, use half the amount listed.
  • You want your zucchini nice and firm, not limp and mushy. The best way to make it crispy on the grill is to slice it thickly (½ inch thick), get the grill hot (but not too hot), and avoid overcooking the zucchini.
  • You can use a teaspoon of fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder. However, garlic powder works better in this recipe: It is more uniformly distributed and doesn't burn on the grill as quickly as minced garlic.
  • The leftovers can be stored in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days. It's best to use them cold as antipasti. If you prefer to reheat them, do so gently in the microwave at 50% power.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5recipe Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 311mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5recipe
Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 311mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.