Italian Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash Spears
Need a quick side for grilled poultry or meat? These zesty squash spears take only 20 minutes. Crushed croutons give them a crunchy coating.
Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Italian Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash Spears
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time6 Minutes
Calories86
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
2 medium yellow summer squash
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil plus more for grill
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. freshly cracked ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup Italian croutons, crushed
1 cup Fresh Thyme refrigerated marinara sauce, optional
Directions
- Cut zucchini and summer squash in half crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into quarters. Place spears in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, and black pepper. Drizzle oil mixture over spears; toss to coat.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Coat grates with oil.
- Cook zucchini and summer squash spears on grill for 6 minutes or until tender, turning once.
- Sprinkle spears with parsley and crushed croutons. In a small bowl, microwave marinara sauce on medium for 30 seconds or until warm, and serve as a dipping sauce for the spears, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 86 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 2 g protein. Daily values: 6% vitamin A, 23% vitamin C, 3% calcium, 4% iron.
15 minutes
Prep Time
6 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
86
Calories
Shop Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
Zucchini Squash - 0.75 Pound
$1.49 avg/ea$1.99/lb
Yellow Squash - 0.75 Pound
$1.49 avg/ea$1.99/lb
Fresh Thyme Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 33.8 Ounce
$15.99$0.47/oz
Fresh Thyme Grated Parmesan Cheese - 5 Ounce
$3.99$0.80/oz
Simply Organic Italian Seasoning - 0.95 Ounce
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$4.63 was $5.79$4.87/oz
Garlic - 1 Each
$0.69
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Italian Parsley - 1 Each
$0.99
Fresh Gourmet Italian Seasoned Croutons - 5 Ounce
$2.49$0.50/oz
Fresh Thyme Marinara Sauce - 23 Ounce
$1.99$0.09/oz
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 86 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 2 g protein. Daily values: 6% vitamin A, 23% vitamin C, 3% calcium, 4% iron.
Directions
- Cut zucchini and summer squash in half crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into quarters. Place spears in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, and black pepper. Drizzle oil mixture over spears; toss to coat.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Coat grates with oil.
- Cook zucchini and summer squash spears on grill for 6 minutes or until tender, turning once.
- Sprinkle spears with parsley and crushed croutons. In a small bowl, microwave marinara sauce on medium for 30 seconds or until warm, and serve as a dipping sauce for the spears, if desired.