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Grilled Garlic-Marinated Baby Zucchini

By Melissa Clark

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound baby zucchini, trimmed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper in blender until almost smooth. Using fork or wooden skewer, pierce zucchini all over. Place in medium bowl. Pour garlic oil over zucchini and let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, tossing occasionally.

    Step 2

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill zucchini until tender and golden in spots, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer to plate, sprinkle with additional salt, and serve.

TagsZucchiniSquashVegetableGarlicRoot VegetableSideDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianKetoEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerGrillingBlenderSummerBon Appétit
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