Grilled Zucchini with Pesto
This Grilled Zucchini with Pesto recipe transforms simple garden vegetables into a mouth-watering side dish that pairs perfectly with almost any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch planks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup fresh basil pesto store-bought or homemade
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F)
- Pat the zucchini planks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture
- Brush both sides of the zucchini with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
- Place the zucchini on the preheated grill at a 45-degree angle for beautiful grill marks
- Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until tender with clear grill marks
- Transfer to a serving platter and immediately dollop with pesto
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired
- Serve while hot