Grilled Parmesan Zucchini: The Ultimate Charred Side Dish
A savory, low-carb side dish featuring zucchini planks topped with a toasted parmesan crust. Perfect for summer BBQs and quick weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced into planks
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice zucchini into half-inch thick lengthwise planks.
- Whisk olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Toss zucchini planks in the oil mixture until evenly coated.
- Press grated parmesan firmly onto one side of each plank.
- Place zucchini cheese-side up on a medium-high grill.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until bottom is charred, then flip.
- Grill cheese side for 60-90 seconds until golden brown.