Grilled Zucchini And Yellow Squash With Greek Spices Recipes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat grill for 10 minutes.
• Arrange potatoes, zucchini& squash, alternating each on 24x18 inch double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Place onion rings over the top of vegetables.
• Sprinkle Zesty Italian dressing over the top.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
• Slice the butter into thin slices and lay over the top.
• Add ice cubes.
• Wrap tightly (a drugstore wrap).
• Cook at medium with hood closed until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes, turning package on its side half-way through cooking.

GRILLED SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place yellow squash and zucchini on a square of aluminum foil; sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, and butter. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Wrap the aluminum foil over the vegetables.
• Cook vegetables on the preheated grill until tender, about 30 minutes.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH WITH GREEK SPICES

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices. Arrange on a platter or in a baking dish and sprinkle both sides with the garlic, oregano, mint, hot pepper flakes, and lots of salt and pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over them, turning the slices several times to coat both sides. Let marinate for 15 minutes. Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high. If using a vegetable grate, preheat it as well. If using a gas grill, place the wood chips, if desired, in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat until you see smoke. When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss the wood chips, if desired, on the coals. Arrange the zucchini and yellow squash slices on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes per side, rotating the slices 90 degrees after 2 minutes on each side to create grillmarks. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over the zucchini and yellow squash and garnish with lemon wedges, if using. Serve at once.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Place the zucchini, and squash on a large sheet of aluminum foil, and dot with butter. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Seal vegetables in the foil.
• Place the foil pack on the preheated grill, and cook 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

SPICY GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Prepare a medium-hot grill. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper, and toss with the olive oil. Grill on each side until the slices are tender and there are light marks on the sides. Transfer to a platter, and sprinkle with the red pepper flakes and the herbs. Douse with lemon juice if desired, and serve.

GRILLED TERIYAKI ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash and slice (butterfly) zucchini and squash starting about 1 1/2 inches from the stem end slicing down to the other end. Make about 4 slices per vegetable.
• Place in a container and pour teriyaki marinade to coat all slices. Cover container and refrigerate for 12 hours.
• When ready to cook, fan out slices on a medium heated grill and baste with leftover marinade. Grill five minutes each side. Just before removing from grill, top with parmesian cheese (allow cheese to melt). Serve fanned out.

GREEK-STYLE SQUASH

Steps:

• Place the yellow squash, zucchini, tomato, olives and onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 17x18 in.). Combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, oregano and pepper; drizzle over vegetables. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. , Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Prepare grill for indirect-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (high heat for gas).
• Trim squash and/or zucchini and halve lengthwise, then toss with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl.
• Oil grill rack, then grill vegetables directly over hottest part of coals, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until grill marks appear, about 6 minutes total. Move vegetables to area of grill with no coals underneath and grill, covered, until tender, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to a platter.
• While vegetables are grilling, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl. Pour dressing evenly over vegetables before serving.

SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini, onion and red pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomato; heat through.