Grilled Parmesan Zucchini

Name: Grilled Parmesan Zucchini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 3 small to medium zucchini; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper (, to taste); Juice of ½ a lemon; ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese ((or ¼ cup grated))

by Annalise August 16, 2021 (updated May 25, 2023)

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This grilled zucchini with lemon and parmesan cheese is the perfect easy seasonal summer side dish. Only 10 minutes and a handful of ingredients required!

I’m always looking for new ways to serve zucchini, and this an impromptu experiment that’s now become a summer staple. I’ve been making this all summer long!

Zucchini spears seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, grilled till slightly charred, and topped with freshly squeeze lemon juice and parmesan cheese are easy to make and so delicious. Serve it alongside a summer pasta dish, or grilled steak, chicken or fish.

Ingredients you’ll need

Zucchini squash (I prefer to use zucchini that are on the small or medium size)
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Fresh lemon juice
Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

(The full recipe can be found at the end of this post)

How to make grilled parmesan zucchini

This side dish couldn’t be easier!

Slice zucchini. Slice small to medium zucchini into quarters lengthwise. Slicing them this way ensures they’re large enough to not fall through the grill grates.
Add seasoning. Combine garlic powder, Italian seasoning and a generous amount of salt and pepper and toss with zucchini and olive oil.
Grill. Grill zucchini over medium high heat for a few minutes on each side, until soft and slightly charred.
Top with lemon juice and parmesan cheese. Immediately squeeze the juice of ½ a lemon over the zucchini and top with shredded or grated parmesan cheese.

Then, serve and enjoy!

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