Low Fat Grilled Garlic Zucchini
Elevate your summer side dish game with this Low Fat Grilled Garlic Zucchini, a light and flavorful recipe perfect for health-conscious eaters. Fresh zucchini is sliced into thin planks, brushed with a zesty marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings, then grilled to tender perfection with gorgeous char marks. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is bursting with vibrant flavors while keeping calories in check. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a quick and easy option that works beautifully as a side for grilled meats, a topping for salads, or a stand-alone vegetarian delight. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, this healthy zucchini recipe is sure to steal the show!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the zucchinis. Cut off the ends and slice them lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick planks.
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves finely. Chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Step 4
Brush both sides of the zucchini planks lightly with the garlic mixture using a pastry brush.
Step 5
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 6
Place the zucchini planks on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
Step 7
Remove the zucchini from the grill and transfer to a serving plate.
Step 8
Sprinkle the grilled zucchini with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (828.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 421.4 |
| Total Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8642.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 54.8g | |
| Protein 8.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 150.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1825.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories