Grilled Zucchini With Tomatoes And Mint Recipes

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix olive oil and cumin. Add zucchini and tomatoes; sprinkle with thyme, rosemary and salt. Toss gently to coat.
• Place vegetables, cut sides up, on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn vegetables over; cook 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SPEARS WITH MINT

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Drizzle zucchini with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill zucchini, turning often, until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with mint leaves. Garnish with mint sprigs.

ROASTED GARLIC ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Combine the zucchini, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
• Place in preheated oven. Roast until vegetables are tender and slightly golden, about 18 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and basil.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bias-cut zucchini into 1/2-inch slices. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Brush these vegetables on all sides with olive oil.
• Grill zucchini and tomato slices on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once.
• Remove from grill.
• Grill sweet peppers about 15 minutes or until skins are blistered and browned.
• Transfer peppers to a new brown paper bag; close bag and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Peel off skins. Cover and chill vegetables for at least 30 minutes.
• For dressing, in a small bowl, combine vinegar, orange juice, and honey. Whisk or beat with a fork until well blended.
• Stir in basil and oregano. Drizzle some of the dressing over chilled vegetables.
• Store remaining dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH ITALIAN TOMATOES AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lenghtwise.
• Brush with olive oil and sprinkle seasonings.
• equally on all pieces.
• Place cut side down on med-hot grill for 3 minutes. Turn 1/4 turn (do not flip) grill for another 3 minutes Flip and grill for about 5 more minutes. Zucchini should be soft, but not squishy.
• Take off grill and cut into 1/2 in pieces. Toss with tomatoes and chesse and enjoy.

ELEGANT ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Crumble, and return to pan. Add zucchini, onion, and salt to the bacon; cook, stirring frequently, until zucchini is tender-crisp. Add tomato wedges, basil, and ground black pepper; heat, stirring gently, until tomatoes are warm.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetable mixture to a serving bowl. Top with crumbled blue cheese.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH BLACK OLIVES AND MINT

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Pit and thinly slice olives. Cut zucchini diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices and in a bowl toss with oil and salt and pepper to taste.
• Grill zucchini, in batches if necessary, on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly charred and just tender. (Alternatively, zucchini may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned heavy ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Transfer zucchini to bowl and toss with olives, mint, and lemon juice.