Zucchini on the grill
3 servings
30 minutes
Grilled zucchini is a magnificent dish that embodies the simplicity and sophistication of European cuisine. Light grilling over coals gives the zucchini a pleasant smoky aroma, while a spicy mix of spices with olive oil makes them rich and tangy. A bright note of lemon zest adds freshness, and a creamy feta and yogurt sauce highlights the vegetables' tenderness. This is an ideal side dish for a picnic or a light summer dinner that pairs well with meat dishes or can serve as an independent vegetarian snack. The simplicity of preparation makes this recipe accessible to everyone, while its taste is unforgettable.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. Light the coals.
2
Wash and cut the zucchini lengthwise into quarters.
- Zucchini: 3 pieces
3
Mix olive oil, dried oregano, dried garlic, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 0.5 teaspoon
- Chili flakes: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Remove the zest from the lemon.
- Lemon: 1 piece
5
Mash the feta with a fork.
- Feta cheese: 100 g
6
Mix yogurt with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, feta, and lemon zest. Set aside some zest for decoration.
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 150 g
- Olive oil: 50 ml
7
Grease the zucchini with a mixture of oil and spices.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 0.5 teaspoon
- Chili flakes: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Place the zucchini on the rack cut side down.
9
When one slice is browned, place the zucchini on the other slice and brown it as well.
10
Serve grilled zucchini sprinkled with remaining lemon zest and lightly drizzled with lemon juice. Dip in feta sauce.
- Lemon: 1 piece