GRILLED ZUCCHINI IS DELICIOUS!!

MinMin97
MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
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Yesterday friends grilled homegrown zucchini, and I was totally amazed! I know what ingredients they used, but not the recipe. I want to do this again soon...

zucchini cut into strips (slabs) about 1/2 inch thick
Marinade:
chopped green olives, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, a touch of balsamic vinegar, touch of onion powder

grill!

We were generally BBQing, and I realized I could put one of those grilled zucchini in a hot dog bun....I'd like to try that next time!

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  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I agree. I love zucchini, but grilled is my favorite. I don't normally marinade it, but that does sound tasty. I might just give it a try.

    I typically just slice it in half lengthwise and season the cut side with a mix of black pepper, ceyenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and dried basil. Drissle on a little olive oil and grill cut side down until it's carmelized. The grilled side will be soft and browned and the non-grilled side will still have a good crunch. We eat this a lot when fresh zucchini is in season. It works well in a skillet too.
  • JoannaLouden
    JoannaLouden Posts: 70 Member
    Ditto that I love zucchini but have never thought to marinade it before cooking! I usually just slice into chunks and sautee in a little olive oil.
  • citygirl4ever
    citygirl4ever Posts: 123 Member
    bump for later
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Thank-you for the zucchini recipe suggestions! This time of year we get interested in all things zucchini lol! It's a great food.
  • Shaw8663
    Shaw8663 Posts: 2
    This sounds so good!
  • Rosa1213
    Rosa1213 Posts: 456 Member
    I'm a zucchini FIEND and I will have it anytime there is some in the fridge.
    My mom's friend grows copious amounts of it in her garden so she always gives us some for free :)

    I'll have to try putting all these yummy things on my zucchini to make it even more awesome-er!
    I usually toss it in a pan with 1/2 tbsp of butter, some minced garlic, and a little garlic salt. It's super-yummy.
  • EmmyRose
    EmmyRose Posts: 54 Member
    Also Zucchini soup!!
    So delicious!

    5 Zucchini's
    2 cloves garlic
    1/2 onion
    Fresh basil (handful ish)
    Sald and pepper
    Fry off and blend!

    Yum yum yum
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    i cut it and put it on the george foreman. that does it too. also grilling it and then putting a bit of bread crumbs and putting some marinara sauce and some cheese on it. thats awesome. im getting so many zucchini i dont know what to do with it.
  • spiregrain
    spiregrain Posts: 254 Member
    Bump!
  • prairiedawg2014
    prairiedawg2014 Posts: 367
    bump.....i love zucchini!!
  • kale_powered
    kale_powered Posts: 21 Member
    Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables to grill. It's out of this world. :)
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    i cut it and put it on the george foreman. that does it too. also grilling it and then putting a bit of bread crumbs and putting some marinara sauce and some cheese on it. thats awesome. im getting so many zucchini i dont know what to do with it.
    I wonder if it could be cut up and frozen in ziplocs?
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    i love grilled zucchini planks too. but i'm a purist. don't need more than s&p, maybe some garlic.. or just montréal steak seasoning.
  • adianeschu
    adianeschu Posts: 491 Member
    bump for later, I love zucchini
  • chubby_checkers
    chubby_checkers Posts: 2,352 Member
    i cut it and put it on the george foreman. that does it too. also grilling it and then putting a bit of bread crumbs and putting some marinara sauce and some cheese on it. thats awesome. im getting so many zucchini i dont know what to do with it.
    I wonder if it could be cut up and frozen in ziplocs?

    Definitely! My mom used to shred it and then freeze it in portions. She'd use it later to make zucchini bread or other zucchini recipes.
  • abcgsh
    abcgsh Posts: 38 Member
    This sounds good I am going to have to try this. I usually too shredded up zucchini and freeze it.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I'm a zucchini FIEND and I will have it anytime there is some in the fridge.
    My mom's friend grows copious amounts of it in her garden so she always gives us some for free :)

    I'll have to try putting all these yummy things on my zucchini to make it even more awesome-er!
    I usually toss it in a pan with 1/2 tbsp of butter, some minced garlic, and a little garlic salt. It's super-yummy.
    Sounds delicious...and lucky you! I have steamed it, added salt and a touch of onion powder, shredded cheddar, and a dollop of sourcream....
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    i make a low carb cream of zucchini/broccoli soup
    onion, celery, zucchini, sometimes cauli and broc with chicken stock and cream. take a stick blender to it.
    so. fricking. good.

    when i'm not doing low carb, i add potatoes to thicken.
  • Doing_The_Unstruck
    Doing_The_Unstruck Posts: 241 Member
    This isn't a zucchini only recipe, but I love to do this:

    1 zucch, cut up bite size
    Mini portabella shrooms, sliced
    1 bell pepper, sliced into strips
    1 medium vidalia onion, diced

    Put in bowl and add
    Extra virgin olive oil
    Salt
    Pepper
    Garlic powder
    Paprika
    All to taste

    Grill on a veggie grill basket on uncovered grill, stirring occasionally until nicely caramelled

    Transfer cooked veg to a bowl and Add favorite marinara sauce and spoon into a toasted hoagie roll. You can add some cheese if desired.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    ^^^^wow, looks delicious. Also the zucchini soups above:happy:
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    also zucchini grilled, throw some marinara sauce and some cheese of your choice and youve got low calorie meal. i also cut it up and put it in spaghetti, tofu scramblers, and everything else that i can. im addicted.
  • Carmendu
    Carmendu Posts: 409
    I love grilled zucchini. I like to grill it with yellow squash, potato, and onion. Salt and pepper is all I use for a seasoning. I am gonna have to try some of the other things I have seen posted in this thread. They sound great. Thanks for sharing.
  • suzikay12
    suzikay12 Posts: 150 Member
    i love grilled zucchini planks too. but i'm a purist. don't need more than s&p, maybe some garlic.. or just montréal steak seasoning.

    Montreal Steak Seasoning is what I use for all my grilled veggies, including zucchini. I love the stuff!
  • maybebaby40
    maybebaby40 Posts: 75
    I cooked mine with cherry tomatoes- they were getting alittle old and wrinkled- but they were great with the zucchini
  • joanie152
    joanie152 Posts: 159 Member
    Bump - love Zuchinni
  • drgooch
    drgooch Posts: 68 Member
    bump
  • elliott82
    elliott82 Posts: 156 Member
    i also grill it on my george foreman.

    or i'll slice it up and eat it with hummus. so yum.

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