SPICY GRILLED ZUCCHINI

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This mildly spicy dish from southern Italy can serve as an appetizer or side. Cut the zucchini on the diagonal into long, thin slices, or cut it lengthwise.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 5m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound zucchini, cut on the diagonal or lengthwise in thin slices
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, as needed
Salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
1 tablespoon slivered fresh mint or basil
1 lemon, cut in half

Steps:

Prepare a medium-hot grill. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper, and toss with the olive oil. Grill on each side until the slices are tender and there are light marks on the sides. Transfer to a platter, and sprinkle with the red pepper flakes and the herbs. Douse with lemon juice if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 85, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 318 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams