Description
This grilled zucchini recipe is quick and easy and full of Middle Eastern flavor. It’s a fantastic side dish you’ll want to make all summer long! Vegan and Gluten-Free.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs zucchini (or summer squash)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (or 2 teaspoons granulated garlic)
- 2 tablespoons zaatar spice ( see notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- one lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs for garnish: Italian parsley, cilantro, mint, dill, or basil.
Optional: Serve over Tahini Yogurt, and add a handful of cherry tomatoes to the grill for a colorful presentation.
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Clean and grease grill grates.
- Make the tahini yogurt if using ( see notes)
- Slice the zucchini into 1/3-inch thick slices and place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and mix to coat well.
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and zaatar spice, and toss to combine until each piece is well coated.
- Place zucchini slices on the hot grill using tongs. Close the lid and give a good sear, about 3-4 minutes. When there are good grill marks, turn them over, cover, and grill for 3-4 more minutes.
- Continue grilling until slightly bendy and translucent- be careful not to overcook. Place back in the bowl, add a little squeeze of lemon and adjust salt to taste.
- Serve over the tahini yogurt sauce ( if using) or on a large plate. Scatter with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to grill a handful of cherry tomatoes and garnish with these!
To make quick zaatar spice– Mix 1 teaspoon of each: cumin, coriander, dried thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds. Add ¼ teaspoon salt.
To make Quick Tahini Yogurt- Mix ¾ cup plain yogurt or kefir, with ¼ cup tahini paste (stirred), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups- without tahini yogurt
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 4.7 g
- Sodium: 596.6 mg
- Fat: 4.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.5 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg