Description
This easy grilled zucchini recipe is topped with goat cheese, basil, and honey for a simple sweet and savory summer side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium zucchinis
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove ends from zucchini and slice lengthwise into 1/2 inch pieces
- Place slices on a board, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 20 minutes
- Pat zucchini dry with a clean towel or paper towel
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium high heat
- Brush oil on both sides of zucchini slices
- Grill zucchini for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender with grill marks
- Transfer zucchini to a serving plate
- Top with goat cheese and chopped basil
- Drizzle honey over the top and season with salt and pepper
Notes
- Best served immediately after grilling
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Leftovers can be enjoyed cold or added to salads, pasta, or sandwiches
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg