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Grilled Zucchini with Black Olives and Mint

4.7

(15)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 as a side dish

Ingredients

7 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives (about 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 pounds zucchini (about 3 large)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare grill.

    Step 2

    Pit and thinly slice olives. Cut zucchini diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices and in a bowl toss with oil and salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 3

    Grill zucchini, in batches if necessary, on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly charred and just tender. (Alternatively, zucchini may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned heavy ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Transfer zucchini to bowl and toss with olives, mint, and lemon juice.

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