Grilled Zucchini

Name: Grilled Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: * 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; * 3 tbsp sesame oil; * 4 cloves garlic, finely minced; * 1 tbsp sugar; * 2 zucchinis, sliced into 12 thick strips; * 2 tbsp sesame seeds; * red pepper flakes, to serve

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:51:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories164.4 kcal (8%)

Total Fat13.3 g (19%)

Carbs9.7 g (4%)

Sugars6.3 g (7%)

Protein3.5 g (7%)

Sodium443.6 mg (22%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cuplow-sodium soy sauce

3 Tbspsesame oil

4 clovesgarlic

finely minced

1 Tbspsugar

2zucchinis

sliced into 12 thick strips

2 Tbspsesame seeds

red pepper flakes

to serve

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-high and brush grill grates with oil

Step 2

In a saucepan set over medium heat, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar; whisk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Set aside

Step 3

Cut the zucchini into long 1/4-inch thick strips

Step 4

Place zucchini on the hot grill in one single layer

Step 5

Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes

Step 6

Using tongs, flip over the zucchini; cover and continue to cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until charred and tender. Remove from heat

Step 7

Remove from heat and brush each slice of zucchini with the sauce.