Best Grilled Zucchini Bread With Mascarpone And Berries Recipes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI

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A grilling recipe that is easy to prepare, tasty as a appetizer or a side dish.

Provided by Garry Glazebrook

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Grilled Zucchini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Whisk olive oil, sea salt, garlic, rosemary, and black pepper together in a bowl; brush evenly onto zucchini strips.
Cook on preheated grill until brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side; transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over zucchini to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 307.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND FETA TOASTS

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Though its flavor is subtle, zucchini absorbs seasonings readily, and develops deep complexity when grilled. In this recipe, the grilled squash is doused with a flavorful oil made with garlic, cumin and coriander. If you have extra time, marinate the grilled zucchini pieces in the spice oil for up to 24 hours to help build flavor. You can serve the dish hot off the grill, or prepare in advance, then serve at room temperature.

Provided by Sue Li

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weeknight, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), trimmed and halved lengthwise
1/2 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 thick slices country or sourdough bread
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly crushed
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Grilled bread, for serving
3 ounces feta, crumbled into large pieces
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high and brush the grates clean, if grilling outdoors.
With a small spoon, scrape the seeds from the middle of zucchini halves and discard. Rub zucchini with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place zucchini halves onto grill, cut-sides down, and cook until charred on both sides, turning halfway through, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer grilled zucchini onto a cutting board, let cool slightly then cut into bite-size pieces.
While zucchini grills, brush bread on both sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Grill until lightly charred on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.
While zucchini and bread grill, prepare the spice oil: Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a small saucepan over medium-low until hot. Stir in the garlic, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and red-pepper flakes, and remove from heat. The residual heat from the oil will cook the garlic and spices. Transfer spice oil to a large bowl, add grilled zucchini and toss to combine.
Spoon zucchini over grilled bread and top with large pieces of feta. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing on top.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI

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Naturally suited to grilling, zucchini is both juicy and mild, which means it stays moist even when it's hit with fire, and it soaks up the smoky flavors of the grill in the short time it cooks. Maximize surface area - and convenience - by cutting the zucchini into sturdy planks, which cook through quickly without slipping through the grates while still retaining some texture. Brush them with olive oil, season enthusiastically with salt and pepper and grill until crisp-tender to enjoy them as a simple side, tossed into a salad or tucked into sandwiches. If you'd like to show them off, arrange them over some ricotta, then dot with herbs, capers and lemon and serve with grilled bread for an easy seasonal supper. The best summer recipes allow you to embrace technique but customize at whim.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories easy, weekday, vegetables, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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.