Balsamic Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan
Balsamic grilled zucchini with parmesan is the most delish way to enjoy zucchini! Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor in every bite.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 67kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchinis sliced on the diagonal ½ inch thick * see note 1
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
To serve
- balsamic reduction optional but so tasty
Instructions
- Combine - Stir together oil and vinegar in a shallow baking dish. Add zucchini and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Marinate - Allow zucchini to marinate while you heat the grill over medium-high heat (5-600°F).
- Grill - Carefully spray the grill or brush with olive oil. Arrange the zucchini on the grill.Cook for 2 minutes per side (lid down), then an additional 2-6 minutes (depending on the size of your zucchini and the heat on your grill). Zucchini should be soft but not mushy.
- Add parmesan - Turn the grill to low, then carefully sprinkle tops of zucchini rounds with parmesan. Put the barbecue lid down and cook for one more minute.Carefully remove zucchini from the grill.
- Serve - with extra balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction.
Notes
Nutritional info excludes balsamic reduction as this is an optional topping.
- You can cut your zucchini into a ton of different shapes, but we prefer rounds for this recipe. Cut it on a slight angle to make your rounds larger and prevent them from falling between the grates.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 17.6mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 0.4mg