Best Marinated And Grilled Zucchini And Summer Squash Recipes

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MARINATED AND GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH



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Toss this zucchini and squash on the grill and the flavor intensifies from the heat. This time-saver side dish (less than 30 minutes) is perfect for a no-fuss summer lunch or dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium zucchini (about 2 pounds total), sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
4 medium yellow squash (about 2 pounds total), sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, gently toss zucchini, squash, oil, vinegar, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary, lift vegetables from marinade, and grill, covered, turning once, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Reserve marinade. (To store, refrigerate vegetables and remaining marinade separately, up to 1 day.) Drizzle grilled vegetables with remaining marinade, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 g, Fat 14 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

MARINATED AND GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH



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I saw Giada De Laurentis of Everyday Italian on the Food Network make this the other day and it looks wonderful. I just bought the ingredients today and can't wait to make it.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
salt and black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 large zucchini
3 large yellow squash

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper and gradually whisk in the olive oil.
  • Slice both of the squash diagonally into 1/4" thick slices.
  • Spoon 3 tablespoons of the marinade into a small bowl, cover and set aside.
  • Add all the squash to the remaining marinade in the large bowl and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 13x9 glass baking dish, cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 3 hours.
  • Can also be refrigerated for up to one day to marinate.
  • Season squash with a little additional salt and pepper and grill on the barbecue or on an indoor grill pan until they are crisp tender and brown, turning occasionally for about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer squash to a serving platter and drizzle with the reserved 3 tablespoons of marinade.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

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