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

1. Cut the squash in half.
2. Make the marinade in a large bowl and gently toss the squash to coat.
3. Grill on each side for 2-3 minutes or until it has brown grill marks.
4. 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

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• Green Pea Guacamole

Grilled Summer Squash

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

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Diet: Vegan

Keyword: Summer

Servings: 3

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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.