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Abundant Zucchini

What do you do when you have too much zucchini? Give it away and find every zucchini recipe you can. Years ago we had a plot in a community garden. It was overgrown when we got it, so we started to clear it. In the process we found a few zucchini plants. We decided to keep them and being the prolific plant that they are we had zucchini coming out our ears. It was during this time that I came up with this recipe. I had been experimenting with Italian salad dressing as a marinade and this is the result.

Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini!

Benefits, Buying and Storing.

Zucchini is high in manganese, vitamin C and fiber. The skin contains beta-carotene which has many health benefits. Since zucchini has a high water content its a good way to add texture and substance without a lot of calories.

For the sweetest flavor, you'll want to select small immature zucchini. It should be firm, with smooth skin and bright green in color.

Being a summer squash it should be bought fresh and used quickly. Store in the crisper unwashed. For best results use within three days, washing just before use.
The Worlds Healthiest Foods - Summer Squash
More detailed, in depth information about Zucchini.

The Grill

Most important tool for this recipe is the grill.

Hopefully you have a grill already, but if you don't Amazon has a variety starting at $30 and up. We managed to get a freebie that a tenant left behind, but eventually it will die and I'll have to get another.
Weber 386002 Q 100 Portable Propane Gas Grill

Weber 386002 Q 100 Portable Propane Gas Grill

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This cute little portable looks like it would be easy to transport or good on a balcony. Don't like this one, click on it and browse, there are many more from which to choose.

Grilled Zucchini

Super Easy

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Italian salad dressing

Wash zucchini and trim ends. Cut zucchini in half width wise. Turn zucchini on end and slice into about 1/4 inch slices. I like using a crinkle cutter for this, because it give the dressing a place to rest.

Pour some dressing in a pan, lay a layer of zucs on top of the dressing and pour more dressing on top of the zucchini. It would probably work best if this was done in a single layer, but I don't do that. I continue to layer my slices making sure there is dressing on both the top and the bottom of each layer. Let marinade for a 1/2 hour.

Place the zucchini on the grill depending on how hot your flame from 2-5 minutes. If need you can use the leftover marinade in the dish to pour or baste on the zucs.

The result is tender, sweet, flavorful, zucchini. Besides bake in a bread or muffin this is my favorite way to eat zucchini. Even my children liked it this way and they didn't like squash.

Tools To Make The Job Easier

Having the right tool makes any job easier. Below are some things you may find helpful if you don't have them already.
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The best-selling guide to preparing delicious vegetarian recipes on the grill is back, with 50 brand new recipes and the very latest in modern grilling trends. This update to Andrea Chesman's classic book presents 250 healthful, flavorful recipes for vegetarians and grill aficionados alike. It's filled with an incredible variety of fast and easy vegetarian dishes ideal for gas grills, charcoal grills--even an open campfire grill--including appetizers and soups, fresh salads, sandwiches and burgers, tasty wraps, pizza and flatbreads, flame-kissed pasta, juicy kabobs, and grilled desserts. Favorites include Brie, Cranberry, and Pistachio Quesadillas; Grilled Portobello Salad with Roquefort Dressing; Lentil-Stuffed Pita Pockets with Grilled Onions; Vegetarian Fajitas with Chipotle Sour Cream; White Pizza with Leeks and Peppers; Tandoori-Style Vegetable Kabobs; and Grilled Nectarines with Mascarpone Cream. The expanded introductory chapter features helpful information on current equipment options such as pellet grills, grill pans, built-in grills, and indoor grilling machines, making it easy to enjoy mouth-watering grilled vegetables and vegetarian meals with flavor you can only get from the grill!

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Grilled zucchini can be a versatile vegetable to use in any meal. It can be chopped and served as a side dish, or filleted and served as a main dish.

Have You Grilled Zucchini or Other Vegetables?

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  • wishfulthinking777 Jul 16, 2011 @ 5:22 pm | delete
    I love Zucchini on the grill! great treat!
  • janices7 Sep 21, 2010 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    Love grilled zucchini and asparagus. Perfect for summer meals!
  • prosperity66 Sep 13, 2010 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    Er... I really like courgettes (zucchini in American) and always look for recipes as I grow my own courgettes in the garden. But... hm... where's the Italian dressing recipe so that I could give your recipe idea a try?
  • bygproductions Sep 13, 2010 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    I just use store bought from a bottle, whatever I have on hand. Hmm, maybe I should add one to this lens. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
  • sandyspider Jul 14, 2010 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    We love to grill zucchini. Awesome lens. I will lensroll it into Happy National Zucchini Day!
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