Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese
A delightful summer side featuring grilled zucchini topped with creamy goat cheese, honey, and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the zucchinis by washing and slicing them lengthwise into about 1/2-inch thick planks.
- Season the zucchini planks with olive oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Grill the zucchini slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side until grill marks appear and they are tender.
- Prepare the goat cheese topping by crumbling the cheese into a bowl and mixing with chopped basil and honey.
- Combine the grilled zucchini on a serving platter and spoon the goat cheese mixture over the top.
- Final touch: garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional honey, then serve immediately.
Notes
Best served fresh but can be grilled ahead of time and warmed before serving. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: grilled zucchini, goat cheese, summer side dish, vegetarian recipe, BBQ friendly
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