Grilled Zucchini with Feta & Basil: A Fresh and Easy Side Dish
A delicious and refreshing side dish featuring grilled zucchini topped with feta cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Brush both sides of the zucchini slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the zucchini for about 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and grill marks appear.
- Remove from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle the grilled zucchini with crumbled feta cheese and chopped basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the zucchini in the olive oil for 30 minutes before grilling.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a vegetarian main.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Grilled Zucchini, Feta, Basil, Side Dish