Easy Sliced Zucchini on the Grill (3 ingredients)
Fire up the grill for this effortless sliced zucchini made with just three simple ingredients - garden-fresh zucchini, a dry rub, and oil. All you need is 15 minutes.
Servings (change as needed): 4 -6
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized zucchini (or yellow summer squash)
- 1 tablespoon oil vegetable (or oil spray)
- 1 tablespoon dry rub, Note 1 e.g. bbq rub
- Optional garnish: fresh herbs e.g. parsley, cilantro, oregano, chives, dill, basil, thyme, or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction or balsamic glaze.
Instructions
- HEAT GRILL to medium-high heat or high (about 500F/260C). This takes about 10 minutes. Clean grates and spray with oil or brush with a folded paper towel dipped in oil.
- PREPARE ZUCCHINI: Wash zucchini and slice off the ends. Slice each zuzzchini lenthwise - about 1/2 inch/1.27 cm: ° into thirds if medium size °into halves if small/slender ° into quarters if thick. Lay slices on a platter. Brush (or spray) with oil on both sides. Sprinkle dry rub on both sides.
- GRILL: Place zucchini slices on hot grill grates in a single layer. Grill zucchini for about 6 minutes total, turning about halfway through with tongs until you have crisp-tender zucchini (or softer if you prefer). If you want cross-hatch marks on one one side, shift the slices 45 degrees partway through.
Notes
- Dry rub options: Use any store-bought or homemade dry rub you like. Or just sprinkle on salt, pepper and a couple other preferred seasonings. Here are some examples.
- Barbecue rub (smoky and sweet) - paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, and salt. Here's a recipe for homemade BBQ dry rub.
- Cajun rub (spicy and bold) - paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, kosher salt, and white pepper.
- Mediterranean rub (herby and tangy) - basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Indian-inspired rub (warm and aromatic) - coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, cardamom, black pepper, and salt.
- Variation: Sprinkle on grated parmesan cheese on one side of the zucchini during the last minute of grilling.
- Make ahead: The recipe can be made hours ahead and kept at room temperature. You can rewarm the zucchini on the grill or the microwave for a minute if you like. Leftovers stored in an airtight container in the fridge may get a bit limp, but they still taste great.
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg