Description
Golden slices of smoky, herby zucchini grilled to perfection—this ultimate summer side dish brings all the backyard BBQ vibes with just the right kiss of balsamic, Parmesan, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or honey balsamic glaze)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- Optional: black pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 450°F. Clean and oil the grates lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Toss zucchini slices in the marinade. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Place slices directly on the grill or in a grill basket. Grill for 10 minutes on one side until charred.
- Flip and grill another 3–4 minutes.
- Drizzle any leftover glaze over the zucchini, sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped basil before serving.
Notes
For that perfect charred-tender balance, slice zucchini evenly, use high heat, and avoid over-marinating. A final splash of lemon or extra balsamic makes it pop!
- Prep Time: 11 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg