Description
Zucchini steaks with garlic and cheese are a delightful and healthy dish that brings sunshine to your table. These tender, grilled zucchini slices are topped with melted cheese and aromatic garlic, creating a mouthwatering flavor experience. Perfect as a side or light main course, this recipe is simple enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for gatherings. Enjoy the vibrant colors and textures of this scrumptious vegetarian option that’s sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (sliced lengthwise into ½-inch thick steaks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Wash zucchinis and slice lengthwise into ½-inch thick steaks for even cooking.
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of zucchini steaks, then season with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and Italian herbs. Allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Grill each steak for 6-8 minutes per side until tender with grill marks.
- In the last minute of grilling, sprinkle cheese on top of each steak and close the lid to melt.
- Remove from grill and let rest for a minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini steak (about 100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg