Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash
Zucchini and summer squash are marinated in a lemon herb marinade and then quickly grilled for the perfect summer side dish!
Servings 6
Calories 136kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 pound zucchini trimmed and quartered lengthwise
- 1 pound yellow squash trimmed and quartered lengthwise
Instructions
- Whisk together lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic, thyme, olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Reserve 3 tablespoons of the marinade.
- Place the marinade in a dish large enough to hold the zucchini or a ziplock bag.
- Marinate for at least 3 hours at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Heat grill to medium high and grill squash for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp tender.
- Serve, room temperature or warm, drizzled with the reserved marinade.
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Notes
Variations: you can use oregano, mint or tarragon in place of the thyme. You can also omit the herbs altogether and it's still lemony and delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg