Grilled Zucchini
Grilled Zucchini is a quick and easy side dish on your grill! This healthy recipe is perfect for preparing to go with your main meal with minimal prep and clean up. Zucchini is tossed with olive oil, balsamic and spices then grilled. We will teach you how to grill it perfectly so it has a little crunch and isn’t soggy! If you have a lot of zucchini to use up from the garden is the perfect zucchini recipe!
Easy Grilled Zucchini!
Grilling zucchini just might be one of the easiest and most fun vegetables to grill. There’s really not a whole lot to it, but it gives such an amazing taste and flavor! I love the flavor from the balsamic, but if you have someone that doesn’t like that just leave it out. I’ve found out that balsamic vinegar is a bit of a love or hate flavor!
If you find that you have a ton of zucchini from the garden that you just don’t know what to do with, grilling it absolutely needs to happen!
Remember the key is to cook it so it still has a slight bite to it. You don’t want soggy zucchini!
What do I need to make Grilled Zucchini?
If you’d rather skip my (very helpful, I think) tips and tricks, essential cooking info, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this delicious easy Teriyaki Marinade recipe – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.
Would you believe me if I said you really only need four ingredients to make this delicious grilled side dish? Make certain to get the full recipe below so you can get the exact measurements, but here are the ingredients that you’ll need to grab to get started:
- Zucchini
- Olive oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Garlic Powder
How do I make Grilled Zucchini?
Crazy simple to make.
- Prep the Zucchini -Simply make certain that your zucchini is washed and dried and then cut off both ends and split down the middle.
- Preheat your Grill – Set your grill temperature to about 400 degrees.
- Mix Ingredients – Add all the ingredients in a bag and combine, then add in your zucchini. Toss everything in the bag so the zucchini
Mix together, then place the zucchini on the grill. You’ll want to flip the zucchini every 4-5 minutes but they should be grilled to perfection in about 10-12 minutes.
Quick Tips and Tricks for making Grilled Zucchini!
Here are just a few questions that some people have when making this recipe at home!
Do you grill zucchini with the skin on?
Absolutely! Grilling zucchini with the skin on is a great way to keep it all together nicely on the grill, plus it gives it a nice crunchy texture as well.
Is grilled zucchini healthy?
It is! Anytime that you can find a way to get more vegetables into your diet, do so! You’ll find that once you make this delicious recipe, you’ll actually crave this flavor over and over again!
How do you reheat leftover grilled zucchini?
Let’s be honest…sometimes, you can’t eat it all. If you happen to have leftovers, all you need to do is store in an airtight container and place in the fridge. When it comes time to reheat, place in your microwave for about 30 seconds. Warm-up to temp and eat.
Keep in mind that the zucchini probably won’t be as firm as they were when they were taken off the grill, but the flavor and taste will be the same.
As you can tell, grilling zucchini isn’t hard to do at all. You can even grill them up and cut them into bite-sized pieces to add to your salads or other vegetable side dishes.
What should I serve with Grilled Zucchini?
Here are a few of my favorite main dishes to pair with this delicious grilled zucchini! These are all made on the grill so you can grill both items at the same time.
- BBQ Chicken on the Grill
- Grilled Boneless Pork Chops
- Asian Pork Tenderloin
- Apple BBQ Grilled Chicken
- Honey Lime Grilled Chicken
More Grilled Side Dish recipes!
If you love this easy grilled zucchini recipe I know you are going to love these other quick and easy side dishes off the grill!
- Grilled Corn Salad
- Grilled Sweet Potatoes
- Grilled Asparagus
- Grilled Cauliflower Steak
- Grilled Apples
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Grilled Zucchini
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis washed and dried
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.
- Next, chop the ends off of your washed and dried zucchini. Then cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl mix together the rest of the ingredients in resealable gallon bag. Place zucchini pieces in bag and shake to coat.
- Place zucchini on grill and grill for about 10-12 minutes, flipping every 4 minutes.
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