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Summer Grilled Zucchini with Feta and Mint

Jennifer Hunt, RDN, LD
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds zucchini ends trimmed
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp granulated garlic
  • 3 oz feta cheese divided
  • 2 tbsp mint chopped and divided
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Spray olive oil Like a Misto

Instructions
 

  • Slice zucchini lengthwise into about ¼-½ inch slices- thick enough to hold up on the grill. Spray strips of zucchini with olive oil cooking spray (I use a Misto). Mix salt, pepper and garlic powder in small bowl and then sprinkle both sides of the zucchini. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
  • In the same small bowl, mix 2oz of feta cheese, 1 tbsp chopped mint, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Once zucchini is done, plate and sprinkle the feta and mint topping over it. Garnish with the additional 1oz of crumbled feta and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have a grill, this topping would be great on spiralized zucchini that has been sauted in a non-stick pan.
Nutrition
Calories 103; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 3g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 321mg; Potassium 432mg; Total Carbohydrate 8g; Fiber 2g; Sugar 3g; Protein 5g.
SERVING IDEAS
  • The perfect side dish for grilled burgers, salmon or chicken
  • Place zucchini with feta topping on a bed arugula or other salad greens and serve with additional EVOO and balsamic vinegar or this Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
  • Top your favorite whole grain (quinoa, farro, brown rice, barley, etc.) with the grilled zucchini with feta and mint