Description
A simple summer side dish where zucchini is grilled to tender perfection and finished with a tangy balsamic glaze, salty Parmesan, and fresh basil. This easy, crowd-pleasing recipe highlights the vegetable’s natural sweetness and smoky char.
Ingredients
4 zucchini (about 1.5 lbs total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Quarter zucchini lengthwise and slice each piece into 1-inch thick rounds
Brush both sides of zucchini slices with olive oil
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the zucchini
Grill slices for 3-4 minutes per side or until tender with visible char marks
In a small bowl, mix balsamic glaze and honey until smooth
Transfer grilled zucchini to a serving dish
Sprinkle Parmesan and drizzle with honey-balsamic mixture
Top with fresh basil and serve
Notes
Use non-alcoholic balsamic glaze if avoiding alcohol
Parmesan can be substituted with vegan cheese alternative for vegetarian version
Grilled zucchini stays best fresh for 1-2 days in refrigerator
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 zucchini slices
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg