Grilled Garlic Parmesan Zucchini

This is a summer favorite at my house. So easy and tasty, and complements steak, ribs, chicken or fish. By the way, these can be done in the oven under the broiler as well.

Step: 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Step: 2

Cut the zucchini in half crosswise, then slice each half into 3 slices lengthwise, making 6 slices per zucchini.

Step: 3

Mix the butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl, and spread the mixture on both sides of each zucchini slice. Sprinkle one side of each slice with Parmesan cheese, and place the slices, cheese sides up, crosswise on the preheated grill to keep them from falling through.

Step: 4

Grill the zucchini until the cheese has melted and the slices are cooked through and show grill marks, about 8 minutes.

Per Serving: 146 calories; protein 5.8g; carbohydrates 5.9g; fat 11.8g; cholesterol 31.7mg; sodium 229.7mg.

Deciding stay in and cook your dinner instead of dining out is already a process in the right direction if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know precisely what’s going into the food you’re eat than by making it yourself! Making the best of the main dish is only half the battle , though . And once you’ve mastering your chicken, steak, or fish, it’s time to make your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

A side dish would easily derail your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories can all get rather high quickly if you’re not careful . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .