GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH ONIONS

Grilled Zucchini with Onions image

Wondering what to do with all of your garden-grown zucchini in the summer? Give it a sizzle and a little heat with this healthy side. It's also an easy recipe to double or triple for summer cookouts. -Alia Shuttleworth, Auburn, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 small zucchini, halved lengthwise
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Drizzle zucchini with 2 teaspoons oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning once., Place in a large bowl. Add the green onions, lemon juice, salt, pepper flakes and remaining oil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges