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Charred Smashed Zucchini With Lemony Garlic Yogurt
This easy side dish takes the humble zucchini, smashes it, and chars it to create maximum flavor. Served with garlicky yogurt and salty pecorino romano, smashed zucchini is a quick and flavor-packed dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 138 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ lemon juice + zest
- ⅛ tsp each salt and pepper
Smashed Zucchini
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
- ½ tsp each salt and pepper
- To serve: pecorino romano, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Sauce: Stir together all Sauce ingredients.
- Smash: Place zucchini on a firm surface. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to whack each zucchini until it breaks into a few big pieces.
- Season: Transfer smashed zucchini to a large bowl and toss together with olive oil, salt, and pepper, using your fingers to rub the oil into all the crevices of the zucchini.
- Broil: Arrange zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place the tray in your oven and switch it to "broil" (about 550°F). Cook, watching closely, until zucchini is charred at the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes.Never walk away from the oven while it's on broil. Check on the zucchini every minute or so, as they will quickly burn.
- Serve: Spread garlic yogurt onto a serving platter and top with broiled zucchini, shaved pecorino romano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
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Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store the yogurt and zucchini seperate and reheat the zucchini in the air fryer.
- Do you peel zucchini? Nope, zucchini skin will soften enough to make it edible, and it’s actually better with the skin on. The skin gets a bit crispy for more flavor.
- How to grill smashed zucchini: To grill this, you can place the zucchini pieces directly on a hot grill (it should be about 500 degrees). Keep the lid open and flip after a few minutes. Remove when golden brown and slightly charred.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
138kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
8.3g
(17%)
Fat
8.5g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
1.8g
(9%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
477mg
(20%)
Potassium
530mg
(15%)
Fiber
2.4g
(10%)
Sugar
5.8g
(12%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 8.3g | 17% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 530mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% |
| Sugar | 5.8g | 12% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.