Easy Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan and Garlic Butter
Make tender, smoky grilled zucchini with charred edges using this simple recipe featuring garlic butter and Parmesan cheese. This is a perfect, healthy summer BBQ side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the grill for medium-high heat. Clean and lightly oil the grates.
- Wash the zucchini and trim off the ends. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into planks about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to create the garlic butter mixture.
- Brush both sides of the zucchini planks lightly with olive oil.
- Place the zucchini planks directly on the hot grill grates. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side until tender and you see nice grill marks. You want tender grilled zucchini texture with charred edges.
- Remove the zucchini from the grill and place it on a serving platter.
- Immediately brush the warm zucchini planks generously with the prepared garlic butter mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the zucchini while it is still warm so the cheese melts slightly.
- Serve this best grilled zucchini side dish immediately.
Notes
- For zucchini skewers grilling, cut the zucchini into 1-inch thick half-moons and thread them onto skewers before brushing with oil and seasoning.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the finished zucchini before serving.
- This recipe works well when paired with grilled steak or chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15