Cooking vegetables in a frying pan can leave the vegetables saturated and limp. Boiling vegetables makes them soggy and less flavorful. Grilled vegetables create a crispy and flavorful meal every time. So put aside those pots and pans and enjoy flavorful, crisp vegetables cooked right along side with the main course. Let’s look at two fast and simple recipes for asparagus and zucchini that go great with a variety of grilled meats.
Grilled Zucchini (Italian Squash)
This recipe will really bring out the flavor of the zucchini. Try this recipe along with a great steak and baked potato.
Ingredients and Directions
- Zucchini
- Italian style dressing (vinegar & oil)
- Kosher salt
- Parmesan cheese grated or flakes
- Cut zucchini lengthwise in strips, 8 strips per zucchini. Place cut zucchini on a plate or casserole dish.
- Sprinkle zucchini strips with kosher salt to taste. Pour Italian style salad dressing over zucchini strips so they are well covered.
- Set gas grill on high or a single layer of grayed charcoal for a charcoal grill. Place zucchini strips on the hot grill directly over the flame or charcoal.
- Cook approximately 5 minutes per side or until grill marks appear and strips are slightly browned.
- Remove zucchini strips from the grill and immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, zucchini cools quickly.
Grilling fresh asparagus creates a wonderfully crisp and delicious asparagus as opposed to fry, steaming or boiling. Before serving, top asparagus with hollandaise sauce or melted cheese for added flare and flavor. A nice grilled fish filet like salmon along side some rice pilaf would be a great compliment for grilled asparagus.
Ingredients and Directions
- Fresh asparagus spears
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Rinse asparagus spears, bend and break off stem ends, lay spears on paper towel to dry.
- Coat spears with olive oil and generously sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Set gas grill on high or a single layer of grayed charcoal for a charcoal grill. Place asparagus spears on the hot grill directly over the flame or charcoal.
- Cook spears approximately 7 minutes turning every minute. Spears should turn a darker green with nice grill marks.
- Remove spears from grill and serve immediately.
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