Pan Grilled Zucchini

Summer vibes call for a delightful and easy-to-make side dish that highlights the season’s best treasures! This pan-grilled zucchini recipe is a flavorful celebration of freshness, with the slight crunch of garlic, a hint of oregano, and a pop of juicy cherry tomatoes, all coming together in perfect harmony.

Ingredients

• 3 medium-sized zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat)
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your grill pan over medium-high heat.

Brush both sides of the zucchini slices with olive oil and season with minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Place the zucchini slices on the preheated grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender and slightly charred.

While the zucchini is cooking, toss the cherry tomatoes with a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper.

Once the zucchini is done, top each slice with a halved cherry tomato.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Repeat the process with the remaining zucchini slices.

Notes

Use the freshest zucchinis you can find for the best flavor and texture.

Make sure to slice the zucchinis into uniform rounds so they cook evenly.

Don’t overcrowd the grill pan, cook the zucchinis in batches if necessary, to ensure they have enough room to cook properly.

If you like a little spice, don’t be shy with the red pepper flakes – you can always add more, but it’s harder to remove the heat once it’s added.

Have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking, it will make the process much smoother.

To get those nice grill marks, don’t move the zucchinis too much, let them develop a nice sear on the first side before flipping.

This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight side dish or as a healthy addition to your next backyard barbecue.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 120
• Total Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 14g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 3g