Easy Grilled Zucchini Spears

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Easy Grilled Zucchini Spears

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

286 g (2 medium size) zucchini – quartered

27 g (2 tbsp) olive oil - marinade

14 g (1 tbsp) olive oil - grilling

3 g (1/2 tsp) salt

1 g (1/2 tsp) black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Clean the zucchini and trim the end, and cut into quarters (lengthwise) into spears
2. To a mixing bowl add the olive oil and then place the zucchini. Toss and coat the zucchini spears in the oil
3. Sprinkle the pepper and salt, toss well to distribute over all the zucchini spears
4. Heat a grill pan over medium heat and then brush the olive oil over the grill ridges
5. Place the seasoned spears perpendicular to the ridges and grill each side until that side has a deep golden color. Rotate by a third, repeat grilling until all three sides of the spear are grilled
6. Remove from grill and place on a platter until ready to serve

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FYI

When grilling, turn as soon as the outer surface which is touching the bottom of the pan become golden brown. The object is to have a grill effect on the zucchini without overcooking each spear. The outside should be browned at the points where the grill ridges were and still be a bit al dente in the middle of the zucchini.

The grilled zucchini goes well with many meat dishes or with white fish, or if serving a vegan/vegetarian meal, with tofu fried in roasted sesame oil. Enjoy!