Grilled Zucchini with Onions

Name: Grilled Zucchini with Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 6 small zucchini, halved lengthwise; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Wondering what to do with all your garden-grown zucchini in the summer? Give it a sizzle and a little heat with this healthy side. It’s also an easy recipe to double or triple for summer cookouts. —Alia Shuttleworth, Auburn, California

Ingredients

6 small zucchini, halved lengthwise
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Drizzle zucchini with 2 teaspoons oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender, turning once.
2. Place in a large bowl. Add the green onions, lemon juice, salt, pepper flakes and remaining oil; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3 zucchini halves: 73 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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