Low Fat Grilled Garlic Zucchini Recipes

GARLIC GRILLED ZUCCHINI (HOW TO GRILL ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• Preheat the grill over medium heat.
• Cut the zucchini into spears. Start by cutting the zucchini in half and then in half again so you have four quarters. For large zucchini, you may need to cut them into eights.
• Toss the zucchini with the olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Place directly on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes and then flip over carefully using tongs. Cook for 4-5 minutes on the other side or until tender with dark grill marks. Serve immediately.

GRILLED GARLIC ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients except zucchini.
• Place zucchini in a flat baking dish and pour mixture over.
• Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
• Place on the grill and cook for 5 minutes or so on each side.
• Brush with marinade while it cooks.

GARLIC-GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PESTO ZUCCHINI RIBBONS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Meanwhile, for noodles, trim ends of zucchini. Using a cheese slicer or vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise into long thin slices. Cut zucchini on all sides, as if peeling a carrot, until the seeds become visible. Discard seeded portion or save for another use., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Remove from grill; keep warm., In a large nonstick skillet, heat tomatoes and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add zucchini; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in pesto., Cut chicken into slices. Serve with zucchini noodles. Top with mozzarella.

LOW FAT GRILLED GARLIC ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Spray zucchini on all sides with canola cooking spray.
• Mix garlic cloves, pepper flakes, and basil; rub all over zucchini.
• Place on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side.