Name: Grilled Summer Squash
Ingredients: 3 yellow squash (cut in half); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 large lemon (juiced); 2 Tbsp parsley (chopped); 2 Tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp salt

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A lemon marinated summer squash, grilled to perfection for a light and zesty side.

Grilled yellow squash with lemon parsley sauce and topped with fresh lemon wheels

Why You'll Love this Recipe

Simple: Minimal ingredients, nothing fancy.
Seasonal: Perfect for summer BBQs.
Tasty: Tender, charred, and zesty.

Ingredients

Yellow Summer Squash
Lemon
Fresh Parsley
Garlic
Olive Oil
Salt

How to Prepare

Cut the squash in half.
Make the marinade in a large bowl and gently toss the squash to coat.
Grill on each side for 2-3 minutes or until it has brown grill marks.
Serve and top with a drizzle of leftover marinade.

Grilled yellow summer squash topped with fresh parsley

Serving Suggestions

Drizzle some Lemon Tahini Dressing and/or top with some Peruvian Salsa Criolla
Serve with some Herbed Potato Salad or French Carrot Salad
Enjoy topped with some Tofu Feta
Wash it down with a refreshing White Wine Sangria

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Grilled Summer Squash

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Diet: Vegan

Keyword: Summer

Servings:

Equipment

1 Large Bowl

Ingredients

3 yellow squash cut in half
1 clove garlic minced
1 large lemon juiced
2 Tbsp parsley chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt

Instructions

Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl combine the minced 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp parsley, 1 large lemon juiced, 2 Tbsp olive oil, and ½ tsp salt
Prepare the squash: Cut 3 yellow squash in half, length-wise, and gently toss into the bowl with the marinade until coated.
Cook: Place squash on the grill in a single layer. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes or until squash has brown grill marks. Repeat on the other side.
Serve: Top with any extra marinade and garnish with more fresh parsley.