Grilled Zucchini in Foil

5 from 8 votes

Grilled Zucchini in Foil is an easy side dish and seasoned with simple ingredients. Cooking in foil makes for an easy cleanup and full of flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Grilled Zucchini in Foil

Servings:

Calories: 37kcal

Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

3 Large Zucchini cut into ½ inch thick slices
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Prepare a large piece of heavy duty foil. Place the zucchini slices in the center of the foil.
Dice up the butter and place it on top of the zucchini. Season the zucchini with salt, pepper and garlic. Fold up the foil and seal it close to make a foil packet.
Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
Place the foil pack over direct heat on the grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes per size until the zucchini is tender and cooked through.
Remove from the grill. Carefully remove the zucchini from the foil pack. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

You can make this recipe in the oven as well. Place the foil pack on a baking sheet. Cook at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until the zucchini is tender and cooked through.

Expert Tips

Cut Zucchini - Cut zucchini in about the same size to make these grilled zucchini foil packets. This allows the grilled zucchini recipe to cook about the same time.
Foil Packets - When the zucchini is done cooking, carefully open the foil packets. The packets will be extremely hot.
Butter - Make sure to you use butter or some type of oil to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the foil.

Recipe Variations

Add other veggies - You can also add in some diced onions, bell pepper, yellow squash, or sliced carrots. All of these vegetables cook about the same time so the results are a delicious healthy side dish.
Slice Tomatoes - Fresh slice tomatoes or cherry tomatoes would be delicious added to this foil packet.
Olive Oil - Instead of using butter make this foil packet with olive oil.
Change the Flavoring – We love to squeeze lemon, but I love to drizzle some balsamic vinegar and top with slice almonds or bacon bits.

Seasoning Ideas

This summer side dish can be seasoned many different ways. We love minced garlic, salt and pepper because I always it on hand.

Garlic Powder - Instead of minced garlic use garlic powder.
Zucchini Parmesan Cheese - When you are done cooking the zucchini, open the pieces of foil and sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese. Mozzarella cheese would also be delicious.
Italian Seasoning - Add a teaspoon of Italian Seasoning for delicious flavor.
Lemon Pepper - We love the flavor of lemon pepper to add to this delicious summer squash.
Dried Herbs - Zucchini is delicious with fresh herbs added as well. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon of fresh rosemary, parsley, oregano, thyme and basil for amazing flavor.

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