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May 20, 2019 By Sara 17 Comments

Grilled Zucchini with Garlic and Herbs

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This grilled zucchini is bathed in a flavorful garlic and herb marinade, then cooked to perfection on the grill. An easy side dish that’s quick to make and always gets rave reviews!

I adore grilled vegetables, especially asparagus, potato foil packets, and this amazingly delicious zucchini. Once you’ve tried zucchini on the grill, you won’t want to cook it any other way.

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Grilled zucchini on a serving plate topped with fresh parsley.

When the warmer months roll around, I find myself eating zucchini and other summer squash on a regular basis. Zucchini is inexpensive, widely available and healthy too! My favorite way to eat zucchini is in this grilled zucchini recipe. It’s so simple with ingredients you probably already have on hand, yet it tastes so delicious!

How do you make grilled zucchini?

The first step in this recipe is to prepare your marinade, which is a blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried herbs, garlic and seasonings. You’ll want to let your zucchini soak up the marinade for at least 20 minutes, but it’s better if you have the time to let it sit for at least 2 hours. After the zucchini has marinated, it goes onto the grill – I use my charcoal grill, or if it’s not grilling weather, I opt for for my indoor grill pan on the stove.

Sticks of zucchini on a sheet pan.

Tips for grilled zucchini

  • I like to use small zucchini that I’ve cut into quarters. Cooking with larger pieces of zucchini helps to prevent it from getting mushy on the grill. If you prefer to slice your zucchini you can, just make sure the slices are at least 1/2 inch thick.
  • I use dried Italian seasoning in my marinade, which is widely available in the spice aisle of most grocery stores. If you don’t have Italian seasoning, you can use equal parts of dried parsley, oregano and basil.
  • Fresh lemon juice is best here, do not use the kind in a bottle.
  • I like to garnish my grilled zucchini with fresh herbs such as chopped parsley. If you don’t have parsley on hand, other great options are fresh dill, basil or chives.

Zucchin in a bowl with olive oil, garlic and herbs.

Ways to Use Grilled Zucchini

You can eat grilled zucchini as-is as a side dish, but I often make extra grilled zucchini to use in other recipes during the week.

  • Pasta: This zucchini recipe is the perfect addition to fettuccine alfredo.
  • Salad: Coarsely chop your zucchini and add it to a green salad.
  • Sandwiches: Layer grilled zucchini with roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and pesto for an amazing sandwich.
  • Pizza: Chop your zucchini and add it on top of a frozen cheese pizza.

A grill pan full of sticks of zucchini being cooked to perfection.

Is zucchini healthy?

Zucchini is full of vitamins and minerals including folate, riboflavin, Vitamin C and manganese. Zucchini is low in calories and high in fiber. Zucchini is full of antioxidants and anti inflammatory compounds, so it’s a great way to enjoy your veggies and stay healthy at the same time.

Grilled zucchini served alongside chicken and mashed potatoes.

Once you try this grilled zucchini, you’ll find yourself eating it all summer long!

More veggie side dishes

  • Glazed Carrots
  • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
  • Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
  • Garlic Butter Mushrooms
  • Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Grilled zucchini on a serving plate topped with fresh parsley.
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Grilled Zucchini

This grilled zucchini is bathed in a flavorful garlic and herb marinade, then cooked to perfection on the grill. An easy side dish that's quick to make and always gets rave reviews!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled zucchini, zucchini recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 76kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small zucchini ends trimmed off, then cut into quarters lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving optional

Instructions

  • Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and minced garlic in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the zucchini to the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
  • Add the zucchini to the grill in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until tender and browned. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Remove zucchini from the grill and place on a serving plate. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 11mg | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 4.4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Grilling, Light & Healthy, Side Dishes Tagged With: Low Carb, Zucchini

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Comments

  1. Carla says

    January 25, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    Quick, easy and delicious! Perfect recipe!

    Reply
  2. Gretha says

    August 24, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    5 stars
    Grilled these tonight along with tuna, onions, and peppers, with home baked bread on the side. I was lazy and used bottled lemon juice but next time will use fresh; didn’t have Italian seasoning or parsley so I used dried oregano, thyme and a smidgeon of chopped fresh rosemary. It was very good. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  3. AJ says

    May 6, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Have you tried this with yellow squash? I was thinking of doing a mix of both and wondering if the same prep/ingredients would work for yellow too.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      May 6, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      Yes, a mix of both would be great!

      Reply
  4. Nicholas Boldt says

    February 5, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    Makes for a good side.

    Reply
  5. Sonia says

    December 10, 2019 at 11:42 am

    How many zucchini’s are used for this recipe? Also, how many slices per serving?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 10, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      1 pound of small zucchinis is approximately 4 zucchinis, so it would be one zucchini per serving.

      Reply
  6. Jen Reilly says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:55 am

    I love how versatile zucchini is but this is probably my favorite way to serve it! This was a great side dish with dinner last night, but I like it as a quick snack too; so delicious!

    Reply
  7. Jacque Hooper says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:31 am

    5 stars
    This was a great side dish with dinner last night! Just what I was looking for and even my picky eaters cleaned their plates!

    Reply
  8. Catalina says

    May 23, 2019 at 7:41 am

    5 stars
    Zucchini are my favorite! I can never get enough!

    Reply
  9. Beth Pierce says

    May 22, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    I love how versatile zucchini is and this is no exception! Made a great side with our grilled chicken last night; delicious!

    Reply
  10. Melanie Bauer says

    May 22, 2019 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow, looks really amazing! So easy to make yet incredibly delicious, definitely making this!

    Reply
  11. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    May 22, 2019 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    Oh my, these look incredible!! My kids would LOVE them!!

    Reply
  12. Jade Manning says

    May 22, 2019 at 6:16 am

    5 stars
    Who needs Fries with these bad boys! I will be making these tonight!

    Reply
  13. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    May 21, 2019 at 8:09 pm

    5 stars
    This looks incredibly delicious! This couldn’t look any more perfect!

    Reply
  14. Chrissie Baker says

    May 21, 2019 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    These look great. Your recipes are just fantastic. Thank you for creating and sharing them!

    Reply
  15. Osaka says

    May 21, 2019 at 12:54 am

    5 stars
    It really looks delicious. I want to do the same. Thanks.

    Reply

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