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Fresh Lemon Herb Grilled Zucchini Recipe with Feta and Pine Nuts

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A quick and easy grilled zucchini side dish featuring fresh lemon juice, herbs, creamy feta, and toasted pine nuts. Perfect for summer, this recipe is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons), plus zest from the same lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (or substitute basil)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • Salt and pepper to taste (preferably flaky sea salt)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the zucchinis and trim off the ends. Slice each zucchini lengthwise into about 1/4-inch thick strips, keeping slices uniform for even cooking (about 10 minutes).
  2. Heat a small dry pan over medium heat. Add pine nuts and stir frequently for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and chopped mint. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Add the zucchini slices to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly with the marinade. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors (minimum 5 minutes if short on time).
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Place zucchini slices on the grill in a single layer. Grill for about 3-4 minutes per side until tender with grill marks and slight char (total grilling time about 8 minutes). Turn carefully with tongs.
  7. Transfer grilled zucchini to a serving platter. Sprinkle crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts evenly on top. Add a final sprinkle of fresh herbs and an optional drizzle of olive oil.
  8. Serve immediately while warm or at room temperature.

Notes

To prevent zucchini from sticking, oil the grill grates lightly and preheat properly. Avoid overcrowding the grill to ensure even cooking and nice grill marks. Toast pine nuts carefully as they burn quickly. For a vegan option, omit feta and use crumbled tofu or vegan cheese. Pine nuts can be substituted with toasted almonds, walnuts, or pecans.

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Keywords: grilled zucchini, lemon herb zucchini, summer side dish, feta cheese, pine nuts, easy grilled vegetables, vegetarian, gluten-free

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