Best 8 Ellies Herbed Grilled Zucchini Slices Recipes

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## Welcome to a World of Grilled Zucchini Delights: Ellie's Herbed Grilled Zucchini Slices and Beyond

In the realm of summer grilling, there's a hidden gem that often goes unnoticed - the humble zucchini. But not anymore! Get ready to elevate your grilling game with Ellie's Herbed Grilled Zucchini Slices, a recipe that transforms this ordinary veggie into a symphony of flavors. These tender, succulent slices are infused with a tantalizing blend of herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, creating a dish that's both light and satisfying.

The article offers a step-by-step guide to crafting these delectable zucchini slices, ensuring grilling success even for beginners. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Within this culinary treasure trove, you'll also discover a diverse collection of zucchini-centric recipes that showcase the versatility of this often-overlooked ingredient.

Dive into the secrets of Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Stacks, where layers of grilled zucchini, marinara sauce, and melted Parmesan cheese come together in a flavor-packed tower. Experience the simplicity and elegance of Grilled Zucchini with Garlic Butter, a dish that lets the natural sweetness of zucchini shine through, enhanced by the richness of garlic butter.

For those seeking a more substantial meal, Zucchini and Sausage Foil Packets are a hearty and flavorful option. Imagine tender zucchini, savory sausage, and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a flavorful broth, creating a one-pan feast. And for a lighter, refreshing take, try the Grilled Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing. This salad is a symphony of textures and flavors, with grilled zucchini ribbons, crunchy chickpeas, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing.

With each recipe, you'll embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of zucchini. So fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and let Ellie's Herbed Grilled Zucchini Slices and the other zucchini recipes in this article guide you towards a summer grilling experience that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED ZUCCHINI ROLLS WITH HERBS AND CHEESE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 ounces reduced-fat soft goat's cheese
1 tablespoon freshly minced parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Discard the outermost slices of zucchini and brush the rest of the slices with the oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated grill or grill pan for about 4 minutes on each side, or until tender.
  • In a small bowl combine the goat cheese, parsley leaves and lemon juice, mashing with a fork.
  • Put 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture about 1/2-inch from the end of a zucchini slice. Top with a few spinach leaves and 1 small, or half of a large basil leaf. Roll up and place seam side down on a platter. Repeat with the rest of the zucchini slices.

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRISPS



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Try Ellie Krieger's Zucchini Parmesan Crisps from Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger on Food Network � they're crispy like potato chips, but much healthier.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings, serving size 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Cooking spray
2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (3/4-ounce)
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil. In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper. Dip each round into the Parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SLICES



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Grilled zucchini that can be used in place of the French fry.

Provided by Amy Lawler

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Grilled Zucchini Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
2 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise and 1/4-inch wide

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, onion powder, seasoned salt, and garlic powder together in a bowl; add zucchini and marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill zucchini slices on the preheated grill for about 10 minutes. Flip and grill until edges are crisp and grill marks are present, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 709.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH HERB SALT AND FETA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick planks
Olive oil, for brushing
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • For the herb salt: Combine the salt, oregano and thyme in a small bowl and mix to blend.
  • For the grilled zucchini: Brush the zucchini planks on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle on both sides with some of the herb salt. Transfer the zucchini to a grill pan set over medium heat and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the zucchini to a serving plate and sprinkle with the feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 17 milligrams, Sodium 341 milligrams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 4 grams

DILLED ZUCCHINI SLICES



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This is from a collection of Sheryl Arnolds recipes. Sheryl was not just a good cook, she had her own catering business and owned The Lunch Bucket, a popular Restaraunt here in the Sacramento Area back in the day. I use my mandolin to slice the zucchini, which makes short work of slicing them. The cooking time includes curing time.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5h

Yield 4 pints, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs zucchini
1/2 cup pickling salt, divided
2 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
4 heads fresh dill
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Wash zucchini and cut into thin lengthwise slices.
  • Cover with 1 inch water and 1/4 cup salt.
  • Let stand for 2 hours.
  • Drain thoroughly.
  • Place celery seeds, and mustard seeds in a spice bag.
  • Add spice bag to the water, vinegar, sugar and remaining 1/4 cup salt.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Pour hot brine over zucchini slices and allow to stand for 2 hours.
  • Bring all ingredients to boiling point and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Place zucchini slices and brine into 4 clean and hot pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. To each jar add 1 head dill, 1/4 tsp cayenne, and 1 clove garlic. Seal.
  • Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

FRIED ZUCCHINI SLICES



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We have an overabundance of zucchini in the garden and I'm sick of baking bread! This is a quick and easy recipe for a snack, side dish, or to just use up the zucchini!

Provided by packeyes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 25-40 zucchini slices, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 zucchini
1 cup flour
1 cup breadcrumbs (I prefer garlic and herb)
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons oil (I prefer smartbalance omega oil)

Steps:

  • Slice the zucchini into thin slices.
  • Put the flour on one plate and the breadcrumbs on another plate.
  • Mix the milk and egg together in a bowl.
  • Coat zucchini slices with flour on both sides.
  • Dip into the egg/milk mixture and coat on both sides.
  • Thickly coat the slices with breadcrumbs on both sides.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet.
  • Fry the slices in the oil, flip them over and fry on both sides until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.6, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 101.5, Sodium 469.8, Carbohydrate 92.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 20

OVEN BAKED ZUCCHINI SLICES



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This is so easy to make, and so good! Better for you than frying them, and a good way to use all that zucchini from your garden. Recipe from Thru the Grapevine cookbook.

Provided by Whisper

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Mix bread crumbs and cheese in one bowl.
  • In another bowl, put mayonnaise.
  • With fingers, dip each piece of zucchini first into mayonnaise and then into cheese mixture.
  • Put zucchini on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • If crispier zucchini is desired, bake in hotter oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 228.3, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2, Protein 4

GRILLED ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Grilled Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeMom

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 -6 zucchini
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the and remove the ends. Leave skin on and slice lengthwise.
  • Put olive oil in a bowl and add salt and pepper.
  • Dip zucchini slices into oil mix then grill until crisp tender, about 5-10 minutes turning half way through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 13.2, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • Choose firm and small zucchini for grilling.
  • Slice the zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking.
  • Marinate the zucchini slices in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before grilling the zucchini.
  • Grill the zucchini slices for 2-3 minutes per side or until tender and slightly charred.
  • Serve the grilled zucchini slices immediately or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Ellie's Herbed Grilled Zucchini Slices is a simple yet flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy meal. The combination of fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil enhances the natural sweetness of the zucchini, resulting in a delicious and satisfying dish. Whether you're grilling for a family gathering or a special occasion, these grilled zucchini slices are sure to be a hit.

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