Garlic-Grilled Yellow Squash
Garlic-Grilled Yellow Squash brings out the vegetable’s natural sweetness with a gentle char and a glossy coat of olive oil. Lightly garlicky and well-seasoned, it’s a bright, summery side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or a fresh salad. Serve it warm for weeknight dinners, backyard cookouts, or as a simple accompaniment to Mediterranean-inspired plates.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Grilled Yellow Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Slice the squash horizontally into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick pieces to make long strips that will not fall through the grill.
- 3
Warm olive oil in a small pan and add the garlic cloves. Cook over medium heat until the garlic begins to sizzle and smell fragrant. Brush the squash slices with the garlic oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Grill the squash slices for 5 to 10 minutes per side, or until they reach your preferred tenderness. Brush with more garlic oil and turn them occasionally to avoid sticking or burning.
- Calories 193.67 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 1.18 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 18.19 g 7%
- Total Fat 13.03 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 45.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.72 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 8.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.41 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.38 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 465.43 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 15.19 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Grilled Yellow Squash is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt & Pepper, and Squash. Each serving provides about 193.67 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Grilled Yellow Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt & Pepper, Squash. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Grilled Yellow Squash?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 193.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Grilled Yellow Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Garlic-Grilled Yellow Squash healthy?
- Garlic-Grilled Yellow Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 193.67 calories and 1.18 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.8 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, 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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