This grilled zucchini with feta and pine nuts is a healthy side dish or appetizer for these warm summer days when outdoor cooking is welcome.
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Grilled zucchini with feta and pine nuts
A healthy side dish or appetizer for these warm summer days when outdoor cooking is welcome!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini; sliced lengthwise into 1/4″ thin strips
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil + 1 tbsp for brushing
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt; and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 oz feta cheese crumbled
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat the grill to high heat. Brush the zucchini on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for just about 1 minute per side (until slightly charred and wilted), then remove them to a platter.
- In a small pan, toast the pine nuts on medium high heat until fragrant.
- Whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt and pepper, to taste. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the zucchini. Top with crumbled feta cheese, pine nuts and basil.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grilled zucchini with feta and pine nuts
Amount per Serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
181
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
5
g
2
%
Dietary Fiber
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
3
g
3
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
255
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
21.1
mg
26
%
Calcium
86
mg
9
%
Iron
0.8
mg
4
%
Potassium
286
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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