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Marinated Grilled Zucchini

Name: Marinated Grilled Zucchini | LuxurEat
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 700 g courgettes; 30 g extra-virgin olive oil (about 33 ml); 25 g fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove (about 5 g), minced; 8 g fresh mint, or 10 g parsley; 2.5 g fine salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Thin courgette slices are grilled quickly, then briefly marinated with lemon, mint, garlic and olive oil to retain their bite.

Time: 35 min, including a short marinade
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: Serves 4

Method

Wash and dry the courgettes, then slice lengthways 4–5 mm thick.
Preheat a griddle or grill thoroughly.
Grill in uncrowded batches for 1–2 minutes per side, until marked and just tender.
Mix the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper, then add chopped mint.
Layer the warm courgettes, brushing each layer with a little dressing.
Rest for about 15 minutes. Refrigerate if not serving immediately.

Estimated nutrition per serving

Energy: About 485 kJ / 115 kcal
Fat: About 8 g
of which saturates: About 1 g
Carbohydrate: About 7 g
of which sugars: About 5 g
Protein: About 3 g
Fibre: About 2 g
Sodium: About 260 mg

Nutrition noteEstimated per serving.

Reference region

Italian home cooking

Suggested oil

A fresh, gently fruity extra-virgin olive oil.

Professional tip

Do not overcook the courgettes; brief high heat preserves their structure and freshness.

Food safety

Cool promptly or serve at once. Oil containing fresh garlic must not be stored at room temperature for extended periods.

Allergen note

The standard recipe contains none of the EU’s 14 major allergens.

Substitutions

Replace mint with parsley; replace part of the lemon juice with white-wine vinegar.

Marinated Grilled Zucchini

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