Best Grilled Zucchini Recipe | Modernmealmakeover.com (2024)

Grilled Zucchini is the perfect summer side dish. It has so much flavor and is ready in just 20 minutes. I am always looking for easy grilling ideas and this recipe is amazing. Your family will beg for this at your next BBQ!

Grilled Zucchini Ingredients

• Zucchini
• Olive oil
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Salt
• Black pepper

For extra flavor you can add fresh squeezed lemon juice over the top. Or sprinkle finely grated Parmesan cheese over the zucchini.

How To Make Grilled Zucchini

If you follow these step by step instructions. You will have the tastiest and mouth watering grilled zucchini.

Start by preheating the grill to medium-high. Then prepare zucchini by trimming off both ends. Then cut them lengthwise into quarters. Place them on a baking sheet and set aside.

Next, add salt, onion powder, garlic powder and Italian seasoning In a medium bowl. Whisk together until well combined and set aside. Then brush on olive oil and coat entire zucchini piece. Then sprinkle seasonings over the top of zucchini.

Next, place the zucchini on the grill in a single layer. Cook each side 3-4 minutes or until tender. Make sure not to over cook them. They can become mushy and will not taste as good. When they are done grilling remove from grill and place on serving plate. You can garnish with parsley, fresh lemon or Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!!!

Other Ways To Cook The Zucchini

If you don’t want to grill the zucchini. You can cook it on your stove top or in your oven as well. If your are going to use your stove top you will need a grilling pan. Over medium-high heat cook each piece 3-4 minutes on each side until tender.

If you are going to use your oven. Set it to broil and place the zucchini on a baking sheet with a cooling rack in it. Broil for 2-3 minutes then turn zucchini and broil for another 2-3 minutes.

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Some Other Great Summer Side Dishes

• Veggie Pasta Salad
• Homemade Baked Beans
• Best Potato Salad Recipe
• Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

9 Comments

1. Gita

   July 23, 2020 at 9:44 am ·Reply

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   This recipe is perfect to use all the zucchini I have growing in my garden! Thanks for sharing!

   • Shanna

     July 23, 2020 at 10:08 am ·Reply

     I would love to hear if you try it and what you think.

2. Jayne

   July 23, 2020 at 10:06 am ·Reply

   
   Planted a ton of fresh zucchini in the garden this year. This recipe is perfect. Can’t wait to grill some up.

   • Shanna

     July 23, 2020 at 10:07 am ·Reply

     I did too! I have so much that I am giving a ton of it away.

3. Priya Lakshminarayan

   July 23, 2020 at 10:08 am ·Reply

   
   This is absolutely delicious! I am going to try this tonight…thanks for this recipe

   • Shanna

     July 23, 2020 at 10:09 am ·Reply

     I would love to know what you think after you try it.

4. Jacque Hastert

   July 23, 2020 at 10:52 am ·Reply

   
   What a great way to use up all these summer zucchini! I never have thought to throw them on the grill, but that is what I am going to do tonight!

5. Denay DeGuzman

   July 23, 2020 at 11:28 am ·Reply

   
   What a wonderful idea, to grill zucchini! A neighbor dropped off several zucchini she grew in her garden. I’ve been looking for unique ideas to use and enjoy them!

6. Nancy

   January 19, 2022 at 7:38 pm ·Reply

   
   My husband and I have been grilling zucchini for years, to accompany grilled chicken and fish. We cut ours in half, but your way adds more surface area for the seasoning, making it extra yummy. So glad I came across your recipe. Thanks!