Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts

Name: Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini; extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; juice of ½ lemon, plus lemon zest; 3 ounces goat cheese; ¼ cup toasted pine nuts; ⅛ cup parsley leaves or fresh thyme leaves

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
147 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts

Iris Warren

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This simple grilled zucchini takes just 10 minutes to cook. Use zucchini or yellow squash or a combo of both, and serve warm or at room temperature for the perfect summer side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 medium zucchini
extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
juice of ½ lemon, plus lemon zest
3 ounces goat cheese
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
⅛ cup parsley leaves or fresh thyme leaves , optional

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Instructions

Prepare a grill on medium heat and brush the cooking grates clean. Slice the zucchini into thin strips lengthwise, about ¼" thick. Drizzle with olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides. Set aside.
Heat a small skillet over medium low heat on the stove. When hot, add the pine nuts and toast them, tossing constantly until they smell nutty and are lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Watch them closely as they will burn quickly. Pour immediately into a bowl or on a plate to cool.
Grill the zucchini for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the zucchini softens and grill marks appear. Arrange on a platter, and drizzle with olive oil and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Top top with the goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest and herbs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Variations:
Use toasted hazelnuts, almonds, or cashews instead of the pine nuts.
Substitute 2 tablespoons of red wine or balsamic vinegar for the lemon juice.
For a more Mediterranean flair, try feta cheese instead of goat cheese as a topping with chopped kalamata olives and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Potassium 572mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 770IU (15%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	147kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	10mg	3%
Sodium	95mg	4%
Potassium	572mg	12%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	770IU	15%
Vitamin C	38mg	42%
Calcium	64mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%