A lemon marinated summer squash, grilled to perfection for a light and zesty side.
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.
- Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat. Grill on each side for 2-3 minutes or until it has brown grill marks.
- Serve and top with a drizzle of leftover marinade.
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
Other Recipes You Might Enjoy
- Spinach, Basil, Pumpkin Seed Pesto with Raw Zucchini Noodles
- Green Pea Guacamole
- Roasted Chickpea Veggie Bowl
Grilled Summer Squash
A lemon marinated summer squash, grilled to perfection for a light and zesty side.
Servings 3
Equipment
- 1 Large Bowl
- Outdoor Grill or Grill Pan
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, 2 Tbsp parsley chopped, 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.
- Heat: Use an outdoor grill or a grill pan on medium heat.
- 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.
