Grilled Zucchini with Fresh Mozzarella
Elevate your summer dining with this simple yet sophisticated recipe for Grilled Zucchini with Fresh Mozzarella. Perfectly tender zucchini slices are lightly brushed with olive oil and grilled to perfection, creating a smoky, caramelized base. Each zucchini strip is then topped with creamy, fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves, making every bite irresistibly fresh and flavorful. A drizzle of sweet-tangy balsamic glaze ties everything together for a gourmet finish that's as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe makes an ideal appetizer, side dish, or light meal that's bursting with seasonal goodness. Whether you're hosting an al fresco dinner or preparing a quick weeknight treat, this grilled zucchini dish is a true summer showstopper.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella
- 8 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Wash and dry the zucchini, then slice them lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Brush the mixture onto both sides of the zucchini slices.
Place the zucchini slices on the preheated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the zucchini is tender but not mushy. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
Slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch-thick pieces to match the size of the grilled zucchini slices.
Arrange the grilled zucchini slices on a serving platter. Place a slice of mozzarella on top of each zucchini strip.
Garnish each piece with a fresh basil leaf. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top of the assembled dish for added flavor and presentation.
Serve immediately as a warm appetizer, side dish, or light summer meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 653 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
