Grilled Zucchini With Tomatoes Recipes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix olive oil and cumin. Add zucchini and tomatoes; sprinkle with thyme, rosemary and salt. Toss gently to coat.
• Place vegetables, cut sides up, on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn vegetables over; cook 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.

ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES FOIL PACKETS

Steps:

• 1. Toss 2 sliced zucchini, 2 diced tomatoes, 4 smashed and garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, a pinch of basil, and salt and pepper on a sheet of foil. Form a packet.
• 2. Grill over high heat, 10 minutes.
• 3. Top with grated Parmesan.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH ITALIAN TOMATOES AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lenghtwise.
• Brush with olive oil and sprinkle seasonings.
• equally on all pieces.
• Place cut side down on med-hot grill for 3 minutes. Turn 1/4 turn (do not flip) grill for another 3 minutes Flip and grill for about 5 more minutes. Zucchini should be soft, but not squishy.
• Take off grill and cut into 1/2 in pieces. Toss with tomatoes and chesse and enjoy.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bias-cut zucchini into 1/2-inch slices. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Brush these vegetables on all sides with olive oil.
• Grill zucchini and tomato slices on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once.
• Remove from grill.
• Grill sweet peppers about 15 minutes or until skins are blistered and browned.
• Transfer peppers to a new brown paper bag; close bag and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Peel off skins. Cover and chill vegetables for at least 30 minutes.
• For dressing, in a small bowl, combine vinegar, orange juice, and honey. Whisk or beat with a fork until well blended.
• Stir in basil and oregano. Drizzle some of the dressing over chilled vegetables.
• Store remaining dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH TOMATOES AND MINT

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Cut zucchini into thin lengthwise planks; brush with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Arrange on grate without crowding.
• Grill until tender and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed plate.
• Stir together tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and mint in a bowl. Smash some of the tomatoes to release their juices. Stir once more and spoon over zucchini.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PURSLANE AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill.
• Make dressing:
• Whisk together zest, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, and salt in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until dressing is emulsified. Whisk in pepper and parsley.
• Grill zucchini:
• Lightly brush zucchini all over with oil. When fire is hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds), grill zucchini, cut sides down first, on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning once, until zucchini are just tender, 8 to 12 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and cool slightly, then cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Toss zucchini with purslane, tomatoes, and dressing in a large bowl. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI, AND TOMATOES WITH FETA

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for high heat. Whisk garlic, oregano, salt, red pepper, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp, zucchini, and tomatoes and toss to coat.
• Brush wires of grill basket with oil, then add shrimp mixture. Arrange in an even layer and close basket. Place grill basket on grill and cook, turning often, until shrimp is fully cooked through and zucchini and tomatoes are lightly charred, about 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grill pita just until warm and toasted.
• Transfer shrimp mixture to a large bowl and toss until coated with tomato juices. Divide among plates and top with feta. Serve with pita alongside.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 1 1/2" spears.
• Julienne the tomatoes.
• Coarsely chop the garlic.
• Mix everything together in a large bowl and let marinate for an hour or so.
• Transfer the zucchini to the grill wok with tongs, leaving some marinade, tomato and garlic behind.
• Grill over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini starts to soften up and gets some grill marks, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Return the zucchini to the bowl and toss together with the remaining marinade and tomatoes.
• I've added toasted pine nuts at the end, and crumbled feta another time.
• Mix it up!

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat grill. Lay zucchini on large baking sheet and brush both sides with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• When grill is hot, use stiff wire brush to scrape surface clean. Grill zucchini until dark grill marks are visible on one side, 2-3 minutes. Turn and continue to grill until the other side is marked, about 2 minutes. Remove from grill and cool briefly.
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil with balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Toss tomatoes and basil with dressing in large bowl.
• Cut grilled zucchini into 1-inch pieces. Toss with tomatoes and dressing. Adjust seasoning and serve. (Can be covered and set aside at room temperature for up to 3 hours at this point.).

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES WITH FETA SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas). (If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When Charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows: Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds; Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds; Low: 5 to 6 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.)
• Purée feta, sour cream, water, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor until smooth, then, with motor running, add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a slow stream. Add basil and salt and pepper to taste and pulse until just combined.
• Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise (just under 1/8 inch thick) using slicer. Toss zucchini and tomatoes (on the vine) in a large bowl with salt and remaining tablespoon oil. If using loose cherry tomatoes, thread onto skewers. Grill vegetables, in batches if necessary, on oiled grill rack, turning over once with tongs, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes total per batch. Serve with sauce.