Skewered Squash
Transform fresh, vibrant zucchini and yellow squash into a show-stopping side dish with this mouthwatering Skewered Squash recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a zesty marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and bold spices like oregano and red pepper flakes, these squash rounds are threaded onto skewers for easy grilling. The result? Smoky, charred perfection with tender squash bursting with flavor in every bite. Quick to prep and cook, these colorful vegetable skewers are ideal for backyard barbecues, picnic spreads, or as a healthy appetizer that's both gluten-free and vegetarian. Serve warm and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Zucchini
- 2 medium Yellow squash
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 8 pieces Wooden skewers
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
Wash the zucchini and yellow squash thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Slice both the zucchini and yellow squash into evenly sized rounds, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
Place the sliced squash in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Toss gently to ensure each piece is well-coated. Let the squash marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the grill.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Carefully thread the marinated zucchini and yellow squash pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers. Alternate between the two types of squash for an appealing presentation.
Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the squash is tender and has visible grill marks.
Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Serve the skewered squash warm as a versatile side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6095 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1004 mg | 21% | |
*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.
