Perfect Grilled Zucchini
Perfect Grilled Zucchini brings tender spears kissed by the grill’s smoky char, tossed with Italian herbs and a hint of garlic. A brush of balsamic adds a bright, slightly sweet glaze that balances the savory notes. Ideal as a summer side for cookouts or to pair with grilled meats and salads.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Perfect Grilled Zucchini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Brush the zucchini with olive oil. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt over the zucchini.
- 4
Grill on the preheated grill until charred and starting to turn golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush balsamic vinegar over the zucchini and cook for 1 minute more.
- 5
Serve right away.
- Calories 43.78 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 1.26 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 5.31 g 2%
- Total Fat 2.24 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.33 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.17 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 213.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 9.85 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.19 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Perfect Grilled Zucchini is an Italian side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 43.78 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Perfect Grilled Zucchini?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Perfect Grilled Zucchini made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Perfect Grilled Zucchini?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 43.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Perfect Grilled Zucchini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Perfect Grilled Zucchini healthy?
- Perfect Grilled Zucchini has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 43.78 calories and 1.26 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Garlic and Alcohol, 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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