SPICY GRILLED ZUCCHINI

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This mildly spicy dish from southern Italy can serve as an appetizer or side. Cut the zucchini on the diagonal into long, thin slices, or cut it lengthwise.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     quick, weekday, side dish

Time 5m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound zucchini, cut on the diagonal or lengthwise in thin slices
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, as needed
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
1 tablespoon slivered fresh mint or basil
1 lemon, cut in half

Steps:

  • Prepare a medium-hot grill. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper, and toss with the olive oil. Grill on each side until the slices are tender and there are light marks on the sides. Transfer to a platter, and sprinkle with the red pepper flakes and the herbs. Douse with lemon juice if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 85, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 318 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Zimasa Mbena
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This recipe sounds amazing. I'm going to make it tonight.


Chimeziri John
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Cj Rose
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Habib Sagar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves grilled zucchini.


Bishnu vlog official
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat zucchini. My kids loved the spicy marinade.


Atif Aslam
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The zucchini was so flavorful and juicy.


Lori Oathout
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This recipe is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw the zucchini on the grill and let it cook.


Philip Lutterodt
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I love the spicy marinade in this recipe. It gives the zucchini a really nice flavor.


Adedini Eniola
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This recipe is a great way to use up zucchini from the garden. The zucchini is cooked perfectly, and the marinade is delicious.


Marvin RamirezG
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I made this recipe for a cookout, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the zucchini. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrea Hernandez
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This was my first time grilling zucchini, and it turned out great! The zucchini was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Raju Shrestha
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I love grilled zucchini, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The zucchini is always cooked perfectly, and the marinade is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


agyemang frank
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This grilled zucchini recipe was a hit! The zucchini was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the spicy marinade added just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.