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#MeatlessMonday: Balsamic Grilled Zucchini and Red Onions

August 19, 2013

Tangy and savory grilled zucchini with red onions cooked directly on the grill giving it a nice smokey flavory too. Perfect as a side to steak or chicken


I know I have mentioned this a dozen times already, but I want to sing the praises again on the Salt Lake City downtown Farmer’s Market which occurs every Saturday from June to October. Here I can find my favorite fresh veggies, various food items like sauces and breads and even some unique jewelry and craft items. It’s a smorgasbord of homemade goodies!!  They even have a bird rescue group with their birds and this last time I got my picture taken with an owl. How cool is that??  On one of my most recent trips, I picked up some green beans, onions and a giant zucchini. I also bought plenty of uniquely flavored jams and preserves as well as enough herb infused goat cheese to keep me happy for a long time!


What to do with the veggie bounty I picked up? Why grill it of course! With a zesty balsamic marinade and the right combination of seasonings, these grilled zucchini are a summer hit!

Ingredients for the marinade
1/2 cup Grapeseed Oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Veggies

1 large zucchini
1 medium red onion
Directions

Whisk the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. You want to use a whisk over a spoon since the whisk will blend it nicely and you won’t have separation of the vinegar and oil.

Slice zucchini diagonally about 1/4 inch thick. Slice red onion into rings, about the same thickness, and separate the rings.

Place zucchini in a deep dish. Pour half the marinade over the squash.

Place the onions on top and cover with the remaining marinade. Place in the fridge and allow the veggies to marinate for at least 2 hours.

Heat the barbecue to medium high heat. I use a gas grill so if you’re using charcoal, get those coals nice and hot.

Place your veggies in a grill basket, reserving the excess liquid, and place the basket directly on the grill.

Grilled Vegetables

**Caution – a metal grill basket gets very hot so make sure to use potholders when lifting it. Your hands will thank you.

Cook about 10 minutes, flipping the veggies midway through the process. Be sure to baste them with the reserved marinade to keep them nice and flavorful.

These were so good!! Sometimes balsamic is very strong for me, but blending it with the grapeseed oil then cooking it into the veggies on the grill was amazing. It had the balsamic flavor without being so in your face… or in this case, mouth. I served my grilled zucchini and onions as a side to a grilled steak and it was a perfect pairing of meat to veggies. I hope you enjoy it too!

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  1. Michelle says

    August 31, 2013 at 3:28 am

    Looks absolutely amazing! I make something similar — I am so addicted to balsamic! I buy a fig balsamic that is so yummy! Grilled vegetables are the best…we belong to a CSA and it is so nice to have the local fresh veggies every week. I’m always sad when they shut down in the fall. Thanks for linking up with us at LOBS!
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  2. Maria says

    September 1, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    I love zucchini and I LOVE cooking. I have cooked zucchini in many combinations, but not with red onions. Looks delicious and healthy! I will give it a try.
    Maria

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