Best Grilled Zucchini And Yogurt Dip Recipes

Grilled Zucchini Skewers with Jalapeno Yogurt Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 jalapenos, stems removed
Canola oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups nonfat or 2-percent Greek yogurt
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
Canola oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

For the jalapeno yogurt dipping sauce: Heat the grill to high. Brush the jalapenos with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a cutting board; leave the grill on.
Halve the jalapenos lengthwise and remove the seeds; leave the skin on. Put the jalapenos in a food processor with the parsley, cilantro, Parmesan, pine nuts and some salt and pepper; pulse until roughly chopped. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and thick. Taste and season as desired. Put the yogurt in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Swirl the pesto into the yogurt and set aside.
For the zucchini skewers: Thread 3 or 4 zucchini rounds onto two parallel skewers, so that the cut sides will lay flat on the grill. Brush the zucchini with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, uncovered, until charred and tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and drizzle with some olive oil. Serve with the jalapeno yogurt sauce.

Fried Zucchini with Garlic Yogurt image

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain yogurt
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
1 1/2 cups plus 1 cup all purpose flour
1 2/3 to 1 3/4 cups water
4 large zucchini, thinly sliced on diagonal

Steps:

Combine garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in small bowl. Mix in yogurt. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Pour oil into heavy medium saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches and heat to 350°F. Place 1 1/2 cups flour in medium bowl. Whisk in enough water to form smooth medium-thin batter. Place remaining 1 cup flour in large bowl. Working in batches, add zucchini to flour in bowl and toss, separating slices to coat well. Dip zucchini into batter and fry until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels and drain.
Place yogurt in center of large platter. Surround with zucchini and serve.

Grilled Zucchini image

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large zucchini (about 8 ounces each), cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh ricotta (optional)
Fresh basil leaves (or other tender herbs, such as dill, mint or oregano), chopped capers and lemon, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Prepare the grill for direct grilling and heat over high.
Working on a large baking sheet, brush the zucchini all over with oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
Once the grill is heated, add the zucchini to the grates in an even layer, leaving about 1 inch between to avoid crowding. Cook, uncovered, until grill-marked and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. (The zucchini should tenderize in just the amount of time it takes to develop grill marks.)
In a small bowl, stir the ricotta, if using, with a couple tablespoons of water until extra creamy; season with salt and pepper. Spread the ricotta mixture on a platter, then top with the grilled zucchini, piling it organically to gain some height. Though you need no garnish, you can top with fresh herbs, capers, a flurry of lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice if you are feeling fancy. Drizzle with olive oil and serve warm or at room temperature.