Grilled Summer Squash Recipe
Grilled summer squash might sound humble, but when you finish it with feta cheese and fresh herbs, it turns into one of those side dishes that everyone reaches for first. It's light, summery and ridiculously good.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds pattypan squash or substitute with yellow summer squash or zucchini
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese about 2 tablespoons
- 4 basil leaves thinly sliced
- 4 mint leaves thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium heat.
- Cut the squash into ½-inch slices and place in a bowl. Toss the slices with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Grill the squash slices until just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. The squash should be JUST tender. Take care not to overcook or it will become mushy.
- Arrange the cooked squash in overlapping slices on a large plate. Top with feta cheese and sliced fresh basil and mint. Serve!
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion (⅙ of recipe) | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 374mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
