GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH

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Vegetables with a high water content, like squash, cook beautifully on the grill; the dry heat evaporates the water and allows them to brown easily. This grilled zucchini and summer squash is a nutritious and mouth-watering side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound)
2 medium summer squash (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to medium-high. Meanwhile, trim ends of zucchini and summer squash and cut on the bias into rounds about 1/2-inch thick and 3 inches long. Place in large bowl and toss with oil, using your hands to evenly coat all sides. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again.
  • Place vegetables in a single layer on grill and cook until browned with grill marks, 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to platter and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

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