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Grilled zucchini with yogurt, pine nuts, basil, and feta on a blue plate.
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Grilled Zucchini

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Aleksandra

Ingredients

  • 4 small zucchini
  • 2 tablespoons frying oil
  • 1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • zest grated from 1 lemon
  • 2 twigs basil leaves divided
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or pistachios
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • pinch of cayenne pepper or to your taste
  • pinch of red pepper flakes or to your taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the zucchini:

  • Wash and dry the zucchini. Cut each zucchini into quarters lengthwise to create wedges. Pat the zucchini dry with paper towels (or the oil will splash while frying).
    4 small zucchini, 2 tablespoons frying oil
  • Drizzle the zucchini wedges with the frying oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Grill the zucchini:

  • Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the zucchini wedges on the grill, cut side down. Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the zucchini is tender and browned. I try to stop when the zucchini has golden brown marks and avoid letting it get too dark or black, as it tastes bitter to me. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Prepare the lemon garlic yogurt:

  • In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt, minced garlic, a couple of finely chopped basil leaves, and lemon zest. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, zest grated from 1 lemon

Toast the nuts:

  • In a small dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts or pistachios until they are golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
    2 tablespoons pine nuts

Assemble the dish:

  • Spread the lemon garlic yogurt on a large plate.
  • Arrange the grilled zucchini wedges on top of the yogurt.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled feta, toasted nuts, and sliced basil leaves over the zucchini. Drizzle with lemon juice.
    1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 lemon
  • In a small pot, add honey, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper. Heat until the honey is very runny and warm. Drizzle hot honey and some olive oil over zucchini.
    1 tablespoon honey, pinch of cayenne pepper, pinch of red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Season everything with salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Calories = 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe). This is only an estimate!

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal