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Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts

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.

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

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 , optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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%

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