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Grilled Zucchini or Summer Squash

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Grilled zucchini is the perfect summer veggie side that’s easy to throw on the grill or in the oven!

This simple yet bangin’ recipe is one that I modified from Cook’s Illustrated. The key difference is in the fat – I subbed in virgin red palm oil for extra virgin olive oil.

A closeup of a glass jar of organic virgin palm oil.

Time to make Grilled Zucchini or Summer Squash!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ pounds of summer squash, trimmed and sliced lengthwise in 1/2” strips
  • 2 tablespoons of virgin red palm oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Aged balsamic vinegar
  • Handful of basil leaves, cut in chiffonade

Equipment:

  • All of my recommended kitchen tools are listed here.

Method:

I lay the squash slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and brushed both sides with the palm oil. Then, I seasoned liberally with salt and pepper.

Sliced lengthwise pieces of zucchini are brushed with oil on a baking sheet.

I cooked the squash on the gas grill set on medium heat…

Slices of zucchini cooking on the grill with grill marks on top.

…for about 8-10 minutes total. (They were flipped once at the 4 minute mark.)

Before serving, I drizzled on the vinegar and sprinkled on the basil.

Grilled zucchini on a plate topped with chiffonade pieces of basil.

Now you know what do with that mountain of zucchini you’ll have this summer!


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Zucchini grilling on a grill.
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5 from 2 votes

Grilled Zucchini or Summer Squash

This is a simple yet bangin' recipe perfect for your summer barbecues!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, Primal, Whole30
Servings: 4
Calories: 89kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds summer squash trimmed and sliced lengthwise in 1/2” strips
  • 2 tablespoons virgin red palm oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt 
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • aged balsamic vinegar
  • handful of basil leaves cut in chiffonade
US Customary - Metric

Instructions 

  • Lay the squash slices on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush both sides with the palm oil.
  • Season the squash liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Set the gas grill to medium heat.
  • Cook the squash for about 8-10 minutes total, flipping at the 4 minute mark.
  • Before serving, drizzle on the vinegar and sprinkle with basil.
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Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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