Lemon-Pepper Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Lemon-Pepper Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash brings bright citrus and gentle heat to tender ribbons of summer squash. Butter melts into the vegetables, rounding out the zingy lemon and cayenne for a balanced, peppery finish. Serve it as a fresh, warm-weather side at cookouts or alongside simple grilled proteins for weeknight dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Pepper Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- 2
Arrange the squash and zucchini on a square of aluminum foil; sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Fold the aluminum foil over the vegetables and seal to fully enclose them.
- 3
Cook on the preheated grill until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 77.01 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.51 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 12.3 g 4%
- Total Fat 3.06 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.75 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 49.65 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.58 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.08 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 412.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 29.83 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 22.29 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Lemon Pepper Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Lemon, and Salt. Each serving provides about 77.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Pepper Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Lemon, Salt, Squash. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Pepper Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 77.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Pepper Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lemon-Pepper Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash healthy?
- Lemon-Pepper Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 77.01 calories and 1.51 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.75 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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