Garlic Herb Grilled Zucchini (Printer-friendly)

Tender zucchini grilled to perfection, tossed in a fresh garlic and herb marinade for vibrant flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick strips

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
02 - Add zucchini slices to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
04 - Place zucchini slices on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear.
05 - Transfer grilled zucchini to a serving platter, garnish with extra herbs if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The grill marks aren't just pretty—they caramelize the edges and bring out a sweetness you didn't know zucchini had.
  • It comes together in 20 minutes flat, which means you can make it while everything else is cooking without stress.
  • Fresh herbs make this taste like restaurant food, but you're basically tossing things in a bowl and not thinking twice about it.
02 -
  • The biggest mistake is cutting the slices too thin—they'll fall apart on the grill, so stick with 1/2 inch and they'll hold together perfectly.
  • Don't skip the marinating step, even if you're rushing—those 5–10 minutes let the garlic and herbs actually flavor the zucchini instead of just sitting on top.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the grill—give each slice room to breathe and actually make contact with the heat, or you'll steam them by accident.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, double the marinade and marinate in batches so everything grills perfectly without waiting in the bowl.
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