Mediterranean Diet Grilled Zucchini
Elevate your summer grilling game with this Mediterranean Diet Grilled Zucchini recipe, a quick and healthy addition to your table bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. Sliced zucchini is brushed with a vibrant marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano, then perfectly grilled to golden tenderness, creating those irresistible charred marks. Topped with fresh parsley and optional crumbled feta cheese for a savory twist, this dish is a nutritious, low-carb side or appetizer that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for anyone following the Mediterranean diet, this recipe celebrates simple ingredients and wholesome cooking for a deliciously light and flavorful treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the zucchini and trim off the ends. Slice them lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the zucchini slices on both sides with the olive oil mixture.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Place the zucchini slices on the grill in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear and the zucchini become tender.
Remove the grilled zucchini from the heat and transfer them to a serving platter.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the zucchini for garnish.
If desired, crumble feta cheese over the zucchini before serving for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy as a delightful side or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.2 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 9318 mg | 405% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1861 mg | 40% | |
*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.
