Garlic Butter Zucchini Skewers: A Juicy Twist on Healthy Grilling
Enjoy these delicious and healthy garlic butter zucchini skewers that are perfect for grilling on a summer evening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Vegetable Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Wash and slice the zucchinis into thick rounds.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Skewers the zucchini rounds and brush with the garlic butter mixture.
- Grill skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and charred.
- Remove from grill, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg