Grilled Zucchini

Name: Grilled Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small zucchini, halved lengthwise; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Set aside some room on the grill for zucchini. This side cooks quickly, and grilled zucchini pairs well with everything from barbecued chicken to tropical pork skewers.

Ingredients

6 small zucchini, halved lengthwise
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Drizzle zucchini with 2 teaspoons oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning once.
Place in a large bowl. Add the green onions, lemon juice, salt, pepper flakes and remaining oil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3 zucchini halves: 73 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Wondering what to do with all your garden-grown zucchini in the summer? Give it a sizzle and a little heat with this healthy side. It’s also an easy recipe to double or triple for summer cookouts. —Alia Shuttleworth, Auburn, California

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