Delicious Grilled Zucchini and Squash
Grilled zucchini and squash are fresh veggies seasoned and grilled to tender perfection. Serve this easy side dish this summer at your next barbeque or cookout.
While you are here be sure to check out more vegetable side dishes like these Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts and this Oven Roasted Broccoli recipe.
This easy grilled zucchini and squash recipe is a convenient way to put something healthy on your plate. It’s a bountiful platter of zucchini. squash, tomatoes, and onions coated in herbs and seasonings and cooked on the grill.
Since zucchini and yellow squash are in season during the summer months, it’s the perfect summer side dish for your burgers, ribs, and steaks. Lighten up your plate at the barbeque with the best grilled zucchini and squash!
Why you will love Grilled Zucchini and Squash:
A Healthy Option! Rich in nutrients and antioxidants, these grilled vegetables are a nutritious way to add some color and fresh flavor to your plate at the cookout. It’s vegan, low-calorie, low carb, and keto friendly.
Quick and Easy! Grilled zucchini and squash are cooked in a grill pan so there’s no direct heat on grill grates or hands-on activity involved. Simply slice, season, and set the veggies on the grill in a pan.
The total time from prep to plate is less than 30 minutes!
Versatile! Season these mildly flavored vegetables however you’d like because they will taste amazing!
Ingredients for this Grilled Zucchini and Squash Recipe
You will need the following ingredients:
- Zucchini: Although this is technically a fruit, zucchini is often referred to as a vegetable. It has subtle sweet notes but is mildly flavored, making it perfect for seasoning and adding to various recipes.
- Yellow squash: This summer squash has a slightly nutty taste with peppery notes. It is naturally tender but softens even more as it cooks.
- Onion: Onion complements the grilled veggies and adds a fresh flavor.
- Olive oil: Use this so the vegetables crisp up.
- Seasoning: Add seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Dried herbs: Use dried basil and dried oregano for a minty, peppery, pungent flavor.
optional ingredients:
- Add sliced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle the grilled zucchini squash with parmesan after they cook.
How to make Grilled Zucchini and Squash
Preheat your gas grill to medium-high heat, or make sure the charcoal grill reaches 350 degrees F. Wash and dry your zucchini and squash to get off any debris. Then slice them into “coins’ about 1/4-inch thick slices and add them to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, seasoned salt, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and pepper. Stir well to create a seasoning mixture.
Add the seasoning mixture into the bowl with the zucchini and squash, and toss it around until everything is coated.
Place the seasoned zucchini and squash slices onto a grill tray, and cover it with foil. Then place the grilling tray onto the preheated grill. Cook for about 10 minutes undisturbed.
*Want grill marks and that char taste? Alternatively, you can place the zucchini and squash directly on the grill.
Now remove the grilled zucchini and squash from the grill and let them cool down for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Tips and Variations
- When selecting zucchini and squash, ensure they are firm with no bruising.
- Stick to medium sized squash because larger squash tends to have more water in them.
- When slicing the vegetables, ensure they are roughly the same size so they can cook evenly.
- If time allows, you can marinate the zucchini and summer squash. Add some fresh lemon juice to the seasoning and let the veggies sit for at least an hour in the fridge.
FAQ
How long to grill zucchini and squash in foil?
In order to prevent the vegetables from getting soggy, do not overcook them. The cook time should be no more than 10 minutes in total.
How do you cut zucchini and squash for grilling?
Zucchini and squash can be quartered (like in this grilled zucchini and squash recipe) or sliced lengthwise for spears. It just depends on personal preference.
However, I suggest making sure they are not sliced too thin because they will soften too quickly and become mushy.
Should you salt zucchini and squash before grilling?
Some people salt sliced zucchini and squash before cooking in order to draw out excess moisture. This is an optional step to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy. But the way we’re preparing the veggies, excess moisture should not be an issue.
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Ingredients
- 2 large Zucchini
- 2 Yellow squash
- ½ medium Onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Optional:
- Add sliced tomatoes
- Sprinkle the grilled zucchini squash with parmesan after they cook
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or make sure the charcoal grill reaches 350 degrees F.
- 2. Wash and dry your zucchini and squash to get off any debris. Then Slice them into “coins’ about 1/4-inch thick slices and add them to a large bowl.
- 3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, seasoned salt, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and pepper. Stir well to create a seasoning mixture.
- 4. Add the seasoning mixture into the bowl with the zucchini and squash, and toss it around until everything is coated.
- 5. Place the seasoned zucchini and squash slices onto a grill tray, and cover it with foil. Then place the grilling tray onto the preheated grill. Cook for about 10 minutes undisturbed.
- *alternatively, you can place the zucchini and squash directly on the grill.
- 6. Now remove the grilled zucchini and squash from the grill and let them cool down for 2-3 minutes before serving.