Caprese Grilled Zucchini

Get ready to level up your side dish game with our Caprese Grilled Zucchini recipe. You'll be amazed at how the grill brings out the flavors of this garden-fresh ingredient. And the best part? It only takes a few minutes of hands-on time to create this impressive side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Healthy

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 9

Marinating Time 15

Total Time 32

Servings

Calories 102kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped fine
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and Pepper
1 pound zucchini sliced.
2 ounces fresh mozzarella torn
1 small tomato seeded and diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Fresh basil for garnish

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Instructions

Combine avocado oil, basil red wine vinegar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place the zucchini in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium heat. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Grill zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until grill marks form.
Place zucchini on a parchment lined baking sheet. Top with chopped tomato and torn fresh mozzarella. Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish with basil.

Notes

Inspired by Cooking Light

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