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    Meals » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Easy Grilled Zucchini Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jun 7, 2021 · Modified: May 9, 2023 by Dee

    Grilled Zucchini is an easy healthy summer side dish seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper that takes minutes to cook on the grill. This simple recipe pairs perfectly with steak, chicken, pork or seafood and tastes absolutely delicious! via @meamel

    Grilled Zucchini with garlic, salt and pepper is an easy side dish that takes minutes to cook on the grill. This simple recipe makes a delicious summer side dish that pairs perfectly with any main dish!

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    grilled zucchini spears with parsley on white platter
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    • Ingredients
    • How to Grill Zucchini Spears
    • Cooking Time
    • Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash
    • What to Serve with Zucchini
    • How to Store
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe
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    We have been cooking zucchini on the grill in the summer months for years. It's my favorite way to cook Italian squash!

    This is the perfect summer side dish because it's super simple and incredibly easy to make. Zucchini is also low carb, low in calories, low fat and gluten free, so this healthy side dish is suitable for almost any diet.

    This delicious zucchini recipe is a terrific way to use up zucchini from your garden or your neighbor's garden. You can grill as much as you like all at once!

    If you've got a bunch of zucchini to use up, try making Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats, The BEST Zucchini Bread or easy Zucchini Banana Muffins.

    Ingredients

    There are only 5 simple ingredients in this easy grilled zucchini recipe. You can find them in your grocery store or farmers market.

    • Fresh zucchini -- look for smaller zucchini for best taste
    • Avocado oil -- the high smoke point makes this one of the best oils for grilling. Use vegetable oil or olive oil in place of avocado oil
    • Seasoning -- sea salt or kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder

    How to Grill Zucchini Spears

    First, rinse the zucchini under cold water, and pat dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel. By the way, you don't have to peel the zucchini, because the skin is thin.

    Then, cut the whole zucchini into spears. The easiest way to do this is to cut the squash in half. Then, cut the zucchini halves into quarters.

    cut zucchini spears

    Place zucchini spears into a large bowl. Then drizzle a little olive oil or avocado oil over them. We like to use avocado oil when grilling due to its higher smoke point. But, olive oil works, too.

    Next, season the zucchini slices with a little bit of sea salt, pepper and garlic powder, and toss zucchini to coat.

    You can change up the flavors, but we love keeping the seasonings minimal to bring out the natural flavor of the Italian squash.

    cut seasoned zucchini in mixing bowl

    Cooking Time

    Rub a little bit of avocado on the grill grates to prevent sticking. The easy way to do this is to wet a paper towel with the oil and quickly rub it on the grates.

    Then, place the zucchini spears on the grill in a single layer, and cook for 2 minutes per side or until fork tender and cooked through. You should get beautiful grill marks!

    There are 3 sides to each spear, so it will be about 6 minutes total, depending upon how thick your spears are.

    zucchini spears on grill

    Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash

    You can grill zucchini and yellow summer squash together at the same time. We do this frequently as they both have the same cook time. Just make sure the spears are all about the same size. You can also grill yellow squash separately.

    What to Serve with Zucchini

    Grilled zucchini is a delicious complement to grilled meat and seafood. We love to serve it with grilled steak, grilled salmon, Grilled Pork Chops, Grilled Italian Dressing Chicken or even Grilled Crab Legs.

    close up of zucchini with grill marks on platter

    How to Store

    Store any leftover zucchini in a covered container in the refrigerator. It should keep for about 3 to 4 days without getting soggy.

    Expert Tips

    Look for small zucchini to medium zucchini for best taste. Large zucchini tends to have tougher skin, larger seeds and can taste bitter.

    Use your favorite seasonings. Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and onion powder are great additions. We sometimes like to toss Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley or other fresh herbs on top of the zucchini before serving.

    Use tongs to Oil the grill grates with an oiled paper towel so the zucchini doesn't stick.

    Recipe

    grilled zucchini with parsley

    Grilled Zucchini Recipe

    Published by Dee
    Grilled Zucchini with garlic, salt and pepper is an easy side dish that takes minutes to cook on the grill. This simple recipe makes a delicious summer side dish that pairs perfectly any main dish!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 minutes mins
    Total Time 16 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 39 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 small zucchini
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse zucchini under cold water, and pat dry
    • Cut each zucchini in half and then in quarters, lengthwise
    • Toss with avocado oil in a large bowll, and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder
    • Brush grill grates with avocado oil, and cook on medium grill (350°) for about 2 minutes per side -- spears have 3 sides, so 6 total, or until fork tender and cooked through
    • Serve immediately

    Notes

    Cook time may vary depending upon how thick zucchini is.
    You can easily adjust the recipe to cook the amount you need.
    Brush the grill grates with avocado oil or any oil with a high smoke point to avoid having the zucchini stick to the grill.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 396mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 197IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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    Delicious grilled zucchini is one of my family's favorite side dishes. I hope you enjoy this easy recipe as much as we do.

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    1. Louis says

      May 22, 2023 at 11:04 am

      Simple and a whole different type of flavor! crisp too!5 stars

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    2. Kevin says

      June 12, 2021 at 9:44 am

      Wow. Actually never did this before last night! Simple and the kids loved it because it wasn't soggy!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Erica says

      June 10, 2021 at 9:02 am

      This Grilled Zucchini is healthy and delicious! We love it!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Amanda Livesay says

      June 10, 2021 at 8:05 am

      This is my favorite way to cook zucchini! It's so delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Sandra says

      June 10, 2021 at 5:19 am

      One of our favorite summer side dishes! This is always a hit at my house!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 11, 2021 at 11:48 am

        Thanks, Sandra. We love grilled zucchini!

    6. Catalina says

      June 09, 2021 at 8:37 am

      I love easy side dished. Grilled vegetables are always the best option!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Toni says

      June 09, 2021 at 6:14 am

      My kids always loved grilled zucchini! And your recipe is now one of their favorites!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 11, 2021 at 11:49 am

        Thank you so much, Toni! Glad they like it!

    8. Claire says

      June 08, 2021 at 11:23 pm

      Looks SO good! Can't wait to try this soon!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Amanda says

      June 08, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      I cannot wait to make this again. It was amazing!

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