Easy Grilled Zucchini

Don’t be intimidated by that grill! Grilling is one of my favorite ways to make dinner – it is quick, easy and really has minimal clean-up!  That is definitely my kind of dinner so when we are already making our main course on the grill, it is so easy to toss on some zucchini to enjoy as a side dish. It is a great low-carb, dairy-free, and gluten-free option! Feel free to keep it simple like we did with some salt and pepper or you can dress it up with some other flavors and add some garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, herbs, or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese after cooking. And if you love grilling as much as we do, we highly suggest that you try grilling a variety of different vegetables!

What You Will Need

• zucchini (summer squash) – we typically have lots of zucchini growing right in the garden or we pick some up for our local farmer’s market or grocery store.
• olive oil – rub it down with some olive oil to prevent sticking and help with roasting.
• kosher salt & pepper – a simple seasoning that is perfect on any grilled veggie.

What’s The Best Way To Slice Zucchini For Grilling

We like using a sharp, chef’s knife or a mandolin to cut zucchini length-wise into 1/2 inch slabs. Cutting this way results in a nice piece that can lay across the grill grates and doesn’t fall through very easily, plus they are big enough to flip them with a pair of tongs.  You also always have the option of cooking them on a grill pan, if you want.

Should You Salt Zucchini Before Grilling

Yes, we like adding a bit of seasoning or salt to the zucchini right before placing it on the grill. Just make sure you don’t salt the zucchini too far ahead of time or it will cause some of the liquid or juices to begin leaching out.

How To You Keep Grilled Zucchini From Getting Soggy

This is all about timing. You don’t want to cook your zucchini for too long or it will begin to get soggy. So first make sure you get you grill nice and hot, then cook your zucchini slabs for about 2 minutes on each side. As soon as you get some nice char marks and both sides you can take it off.

How to Store Grilled Zucchini

You can simply store it in an airtight container and leave in the refrigerator for 2-3 days!  It makes wonderful leftovers!

Made this recipe and loved it?! We would love it if you would take a minute and leave a star rating and review – it is also helpful if you made any substitutions or changes to the recipe to share that as well. THANK YOU!

Don’t forget to check out my Instagram account for some behind-the-scenes action! Or give me a follow on Facebook or see what I am pinning on Pinterest!