Grilled Zucchini
Grilled zucchini is a simple yet flavorful dish that's perfect for anyone who enjoys light, healthy, and vibrant flavors. This Italian dish with a balsamic dressing is great for both casual meals, an addition to your lunch or part of a more sophisticated dinner for two. It's a recipe bursting with summer flavors.
Equipment
- 1 Grill pan
- 1 Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 8 ounces zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon pine nuts
- mint
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini, on the bias, 1/8 – 1/4 inch thick.
- Roast the pine nuts in the oven or in a skillet until light brown.
- Heat your grill or grill pan to high heat and place the zucchini slices on top. Grill for a few minutes, until you see the grill lines appear on one side. Turn the slices.
- Cook a few minutes on the other side, until both sides have these beautiful marks. (NOTE 1)
- Transfer slices to a serving plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Make the dressing by mixing olive oil with a a good quality balsamic vinegar. Drizzle the dressing over the zucchini slices. Sprinkle mint (cut or torn) over the zucchini as well as the pine nuts.
Notes
- Don’t grill them too long, you don’t want them to become soggy, you still want some bite left in them.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g