Smoked Zucchini and Squash
Smoked Zucchini and Squash pairs tender zucchini, yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, and spring onions with a tangy Italian marinade, then slow-smokes them until softly charred and aromatic. The smoke deepens the vegetables’ sweetness while the dressing adds bright, herby notes. Serve as a standout summer side for cookouts or alongside grilled meats.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Zucchini and Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 63
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine Italian dressing, yellow squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and spring onions in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- 2
Set a vegetable tray in a smoker and heat to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions. Add wood chips.
- 3
Move the marinated vegetables to the tray, keeping the excess dressing in the bowl.
- 4
Smoke the vegetables, basting every 20 minutes with 1/3 of the reserved dressing, until tender, about 1 hour.
- Calories 306.85 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 3.46 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 28.58 g 10%
- Total Fat 20.82 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 2.77 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 826.26 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 5.64 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 17.31 g --
- Added Sugars 6.08 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 59.33 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 728.21 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 144.38 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 20.67 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Smoked Zucchini and Squash is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Green Onion, Italian Dressing, and Shrimp Chips. Each serving provides about 306.85 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Zucchini and Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Green Onion, Italian Dressing, Shrimp Chips, Squash. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Zucchini and Squash?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 306.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Zucchini and Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smoked Zucchini and Squash healthy?
- Smoked Zucchini and Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 306.85 calories and 3.46 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 826.26 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.77 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.08 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, 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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