--- title: "Grilled Zucchini" description: "Tender grilled zucchini with garlic, oregano, and optional balsamic vinegar." url: "https://briansunter.com/recipes/grilled-zucchini" --- # Grilled Zucchini Tender grilled zucchini with garlic, oregano, and optional balsamic vinegar. 10 minutes cook 15 minutes prep 45 minutes total 4 servings side zucchini grilling vegetables Scale Units ## Ingredients - 2 medium zucchini - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 tsp garlic powder - 2 cloves garlic - 1 tsp dried oregano - 1 tsp salt - 0.50 tsp black pepper - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar - 1 handful fresh herbs ## Equipment - grill ## Instructions ### Prepare the Zucchini 1 Wash the 2 medium zucchini and cut off the ends. Slice them into rounds about 1/4-inch thick or cut them lengthwise into planks. ### Make the Marinade 2 In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp olive oil , 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic , minced), 1 tsp dried oregano , 1 tsp salt , and 0.50 tsp black pepper . If using 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar , add it as well. ### Marinate 3 Add the zucchini slices to the bowl and toss until well coated in the marinade. Let sit 15 minutes to 30 minutes to absorb the flavors. ### Grill the Zucchini 4 Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400F). Place the zucchini slices directly on the grill. Grill 3 minutes to 4 minutes per side, until they have nice grill marks and are tender but not mushy. ### Serve 5 Remove from the grill and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with 1 handful fresh herbs (parsley or basil) if desired. Note Drizzle with additional olive oil or balsamic vinegar before serving for an extra flavor boost. View Cooklang Source recipe.cook ``` --- title: Grilled Zucchini description: "Tender grilled zucchini with garlic, oregano, and optional balsamic vinegar." servings: 4 total time: 45 minutes prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 10 minutes tags: [zucchini, grilling, side, vegetables] cuisine: American difficulty: easy rating: 4.5 --- == Prepare the Zucchini == Wash the @zucchini{2%medium} and cut off the ends. Slice them into rounds about 1/4-inch thick or cut them lengthwise into planks. == Make the Marinade == In a large bowl, whisk together the @olive oil{2%tbsp}, @garlic powder{1%tsp} (or @garlic{2%cloves}, minced), @dried oregano{1%tsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1/2%tsp}. If using @balsamic vinegar{1%tbsp}, add it as well. == Marinate == Add the zucchini slices to the bowl and toss until well coated in the marinade. Let sit ~{15%minutes} to ~{30%minutes} to absorb the flavors. == Grill the Zucchini == Preheat your #grill to medium-high heat (about 400F). Place the zucchini slices directly on the grill. Grill ~{3%minutes} to ~{4%minutes} per side, until they have nice grill marks and are tender but not mushy. == Serve == Remove from the grill and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with @fresh herbs{1%handful} (parsley or basil) if desired. > Drizzle with additional olive oil or balsamic vinegar before serving for an extra flavor boost. ```